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Chief Engineer - Space Systems in Huntsville

Energy Jobline ZR, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Position Overview Space Systems Command (SSC), is the United States Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space.

SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance security.

Join us and be part of the mission to shape the future of space and protect the assets that keep our nation secure.

Essential Job Function

Technical Authority & Architecture Oversight: Serve as the lead technical authority, shaping and validating the end-to-end system architecture to ensure alignment with SSC mission objectives and resiliency goals.

Engineering Integration & Execution: Oversee the integration of all engineering disciplines—space, ground, cyber, and communications—ensuring cohesive design, development, and operational performance

Technical Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks across the program lifecycle, including design trades, technology insertion, and system vulnerabilities.

Mission Thread and Capability Alignment: Ensure that system designs fully support key mission threads, CONOPS, and joint operational requirements through rigorous systems engineering practice.

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership: Lead technical coordination across government, industry, and mission partners, providing clear guidance, decision support, and strategic technical vision.

Minimum Qualifications

MA/MS with over 10 years of experience

Expert in highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts, development, build, and test)

Expert in maturing technologies through all TRL levels

Expert in architecture and technical requirements development

Highly knowledgeable in space situational awareness architecture development and capability limitations

Expert in systems engineering and program management focused on development, testing, and employing information operations, space, and airborne systems

Expert in space system design, development, integration, test, and operations

Expert in multiple space control-related technologies, including but not limited to optical sensors, radar, electronic support, signals intelligence, and communications

Highly knowledgeable in space control mission area

Demonstrates ability to develop, update, and coordinate ACAT-like program documentation

Highly knowledgeable in ground system design, development, integration, test, and operations

Demonstrates ability to organize and conduct system level technical design reviews and audits

Active TS SCI Eligible

STI-TEC offers a competitive benefits package including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short term/long term coverage

Retirement savings – 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday leave

Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)

Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected Veteran status.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HR@sti-tec.com or you may call us at 1+918.583.9900.

*This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.

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