Chief Engineer - Space Systems with Security Clearance

STI-TEC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

STI-TEC, in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead multi-domain space system design and integration. You will coordinate across government, industry, and mission partners, guiding architecture and technical direction to meet strategic objectives.

The role requires extensive systems engineering, program management, and mission-centric engineering leadership, with TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and on-site work.

Qualifications

• MA/MS with 10+ years in space systems engineering and program management.
• Expert in space control concepts, ground and C2 systems, and TRL maturation.
• Proven ability to align system design with mission needs in contested space environments.
• Active TS SCI eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical coordination across government, industry, and partners.
• Shaping end-to-end system architecture and ensuring resiliency goals.
• Oversee integration of space, ground, cyber, and comms engineering.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the program lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Program management

Architecture oversight

Education

MA/MS in a relevant field

Tools

Architecture tools

Job 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 national 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 national 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

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

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short term/long term disability 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 diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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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.