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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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
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.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
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.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
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:
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Support the organization and participation in Flight and Ground Tests.
- Identify required resources for test activities.
- Develop and understand mission objectives for systems under test.
- Develop data archival and analysis plans.
- Prepare post-mission reports.
- Support and navigate event board approval structures, including MDIOC and BMDSS support processes, the MDA/BC approval chain, and National Team engineering boards (PERB, CEAT).
- Support configuration management and control of test resources, articles, and data collection tools.
- Serve as the Integration and Test (I&T) liaison to other test participants and test managers.
- Coordinate with project leads of various experiments to support event execution across the I&T mission.
- Develop and maintain the test architecture, including all articles under test.
- Develop supplemental procedures needed for successful test execution.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Understanding of systems engineering processes and logistics principles, including artifact generation such as:
- Specifications
- Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
- System Architecture Descriptions
- Use Cases
- Trade Studies
- Understanding of systems engineering, systems design, and development.
- Experience working in an integrated team environment with systems, software, and specialty engineers using NT or similar processes and methods.
- Ability to develop briefings and communicate complex technical concepts in writing.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a small technical team environment.
- Ability to accurately represent test perspectives to system architects, software designers, testers, test support personnel, government customers, and personnel from other programs.
- Experience in a related engineering environment.
- Experience with systems-of-systems definition and integration.
- Ability to analyze high-level needs and refine them into integrated requirements that lead to a fielded product.
- Ability to lead portions of engineering activities and direct the work of fellow engineers.
- Ability to write and implement engineering plans within a project.
- Experience with military missile defense systems and their operational characteristics, including:
- AN/TPY-2
- SBIRS/BOA
- Aegis
- THAAD
- Patriot
- SBX
- Prior experience with Ballistic Missile Defense Systems.
- Experience with approval boards from organizations sponsoring test events, including:
- JIAMDO
- AFSPC
- JFCC-IMD
- Experience interacting with JAT, MDDC, and related organizations.
- Experience operating the program, including:
- System configuration knowledge
- System operation
- Navigation of display screens
- Understanding of operational concepts
- Experience with Unix command line environments.
- Bash scripting experience.
- Perl scripting experience.
- Linux experience.
- Statistics experience.
- Technical writing and test procedure development experience.
- Communication and presentation skills.
- Space, command and control, or missile defense experience.
- Agile development experience.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks.
- Experience analyzing requirements and verification spreadsheets.
- Experience with analysis tools, including Java software and/or Python scripting development.
- Experience conducting post-processing and quantitative/qualitative data analysis.
- Experience developing action plans based on analysis results.
- Experience documenting software deficiency reports.
- Experience presenting analysis results and plans of action through written reports, presentations, and briefings.
EDUCATION: Bachelors with 3+ or Master with 1+ Years of Experience
LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO
CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Top Secret
DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: None
SALARY RANGE: $105,000 to $122,400
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
- Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
- Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
- Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is performed within a secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information.
The Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
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 [email protected].
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
Skills Required
- Understanding of systems engineering processes and logistics principles (specifications, ICDs, architecture descriptions, use cases, trade studies)
- Understanding of systems engineering, systems design, and development
- Experience working in integrated teams with systems, software, and specialty engineers using NT or similar processes
- Ability to develop briefings and communicate complex technical concepts in writing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a small technical team environment and represent test perspectives to stakeholders
- Experience in a related engineering environment and with systems-of-systems definition and integration
- Ability to analyze high-level needs and refine them into integrated requirements leading to fielded products
- Ability to lead portions of engineering activities and direct the work of fellow engineers
- Ability to write and implement engineering plans within a project
- Support organization and participation in flight and ground tests, including test coordination and event execution
- Develop data archival and analysis plans and prepare post-mission reports
- Support configuration management and control of test resources, articles, and data collection tools
- Experience with military missile defense systems (AN/TPY-2, SBIRS/BOA, Aegis, THAAD, Patriot, SBX)
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years experience or Master's degree with 1+ years experience
- Position is full-time on-site in Colorado Springs, CO (secure, classified workspace)
- Top Secret security clearance
- Navigate event board approval structures (MDIOC, BMDSS, MDA/BC, PERB, CEAT) and liaise with program/test organizations
- Develop and maintain test architecture and supplemental procedures for test execution
- Ability to prepare and present technical reports, briefings, and post-mission analysis
- Experience with configuration management and test resource control
- Experience with analyzing requirements and verification spreadsheets
- Experience documenting software deficiency reports and developing action plans based on analysis
- Experience conducting quantitative/qualitative data analysis and post-processing
- Experience with Unix command line, Bash, Perl, Linux
- Experience with Java and/or Python scripting development and automated testing frameworks
- Statistics experience and technical writing/test procedure development experience
- Agile development experience and experience with approval boards like JIAMDO, AFSPC, JFCC-IMD
Trace3 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trace3 and has not been reviewed or approved by Trace3.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is offered as flexible or unlimited for many salaried roles, with company language emphasizing generous time off and work-life balance. Remote-work programs and flexible schedules reinforce practical access to time away.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, and long‑term disability, with multiple plan options in some locations. Mental‑health benefits and first‑of‑month eligibility contribute to a comprehensive offering.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Revenue and presales roles feature competitive base pay with meaningful on‑target earnings potential, and performance bonuses are part of the total rewards mix. This structure can deliver strong outcomes for high performers.
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What We Do
Trace3, a pioneer in business transformation solutions, empowers organizations to lead their market space by keeping pace with the rapid changes in IT innovations ensuring relevance to specific business initiatives required to maximize revenue generation by leveraging the latest Silicon Valley, cloud, big data and datacenter technologies maximizing organizational health. We have a unique ability to deliver optimal solutions combined with our talented team and over 10 years of documented best practices that unify people, process and technology. Over 2,000 globally recognized companies trust in Trace3 to stay relevant and innovative in today’s highly competitive market.
