Chief Engineer, Space Systems & Architecture Lead

STI-TEC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings

PTO & holidays

Alternate work schedules

Flexible spending account

Job summary

STI-TEC is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead end-to-end system architecture for Space Systems Command initiatives in Huntsville, AL. You will guide space, ground, cyber, and communications integration, manage technical risk, and align capabilities with mission needs.

The role requires deep expertise in space systems engineering, architecture development, and program management, with active TS/SCI eligibility.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Technical Authority

Systems Engineering

Architecture Oversight

Mission Engineering

Technical Risk Management

Program Management

Space Systems

C2 Systems

Ground Systems

ACAT Documentation

Education

MA/MS with over 10 years experience

Job description

STI-TEC is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead end-to-end system architecture for Space Systems Command initiatives in Huntsville, AL. You will guide space, ground, cyber, and communications integration, manage technical risk, and align capabilities with mission needs.

The role requires deep expertise in space systems engineering, architecture development, and program management, with active TS/SCI eligibility.