Systems Engineer - Interface Engineer

Who is Trace3 ?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

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We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

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We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

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We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

JOB SUMMARY :

Empower your career with Trace3 Gov, where passion meets innovation and inclusion!

Embrace the future of IT while being a part of Trace3 Gov’s pioneering tech community.

Trace3 Gov isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. We thrive on the energy, talent, and dedication of our workforce. From our culture to professional development, we prioritize our team. We live by our core values every day and hope you will as well!  Come join a Top Workplaces organization!

LOCATION :   Full time / Onsite at Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL

SALARY RANGE :   $120,000 - $145,000

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The Interface Engineer will lead in authoring the development of ICDs and IDDs.  This includes establishing new interfaces between external elements, including sensors, and other Command and Control Systems. The Interface Engineer will ensure the ICDs and IDDs created are to appropriate standards required of the program. Additionally, it is expected that the Interface Engineer develop various behavioral diagrams to understand and document the requirements.  The Interface Engineer will create requirements, captured in DOORS and at sufficient detail to provide clear understanding to the implementation teams.  The Interface Engineer’s primary responsibility will be developing and updating of multiple Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Documents (IDDs). Successful candidate will attend interface working group meetings with MDA customer and representatives of assigned external element engineering organization as well as support to program integration and test related efforts for the associated interface. Successful candidate may also be assigned to support : other interface engineers in developing ICDs for other BMDS Elements, support requirements engineering, use case development, and logical architecture modeling tasks as SE department tasking requires. Successful candidate will support spiral leadership to assure interface artifacts and system assessment tasks required for the assigned sensor interface are completed when required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Candidate must possess an understanding of systems engineering process and principles
• A successful applicant should have a proven track record of successfully applying system engineering principles to develop product solutions
• Candidates must have experience in requirements elicitation including the use behavior diagrams as an analysis tool to understand and decompose requirements
• Demonstrated Systems Engineering skills and experience with interface engineering including authoring of Interface Control Documents (ICDS) and Interface Design Documents (IDDS), to include : message definition and processing rules; message formatting (e.g. XML, VMF, et al); physical / network specifications and models, to include the ISO OSI model; physical / network topologies and devices; network protocols (e.g. TCP / IP, UDP, et al) is a must
• Requirements engineering, and development of behavioral models and diagrams including use cases, sequence diagrams, and activity diagrams are required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral are a must

Requirements engineering, to include experience working with IBM Rational\'\'s Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) is highly desirable

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS PREFERRED :

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 9+

8570 / 8140   REQUIREMENT :   None

SECURITY CLEARANCE : Secret required

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

Estimated Pay Range

$120,000 — $145,000 USD

The Perks

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email  recruiting@trace3.com .