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Job DescriptionJob Description Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust. 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. The ideal Chief Engineer possesses extensive experience leading the design, development, and integration of complex, multi-domain space systems within the security space enterprise. They are skilled in enterprise architecture, mission engineering, and technical risk management, with a proven ability to align system design with operational needs in contested and resilient space environments. 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 . Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , protected Veteran status, and . 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 , you may contact us at

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*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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