General Engineer

Space Systems Command

Colorado Springs (CO)

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USD 129.000 - 197.000

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Descrizione del lavoro

The United States Space Force Space Systems Command, System Delta 81 at Peterson SFB, Colorado, seeks a General Engineer (NH-0801-04, GS 14/15 equivalent) to lead high‑stakes engineering and acquisition work and strengthen warfighter readiness from planning through execution.

You will direct the Capability Trade Council, apply advanced systems engineering practices, and mentor teams while navigating DoD acquisition rules.

Competenze

Knowledge of the DoD acquisition framework, budgeting cycles, and related regulations.
Experience leading engineering teams and executing systems engineering processes.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to build consensus across organizations.
Familiarity with safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations.

Mansioni

Lead the Capability Trade Council and oversee broad engineering activities to support Space Force priorities.
Apply advanced systems engineering concepts to plan, organize, and direct programs within resource constraints.
Mentor staff, manage cross-functional teams, and communicate with leadership and stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Systems engineering

Oral & written communication

Relationship building

Negotiation

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Key Responsibilities

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command, System Delta 81at Peterson SFB, Colorado is searching for a General Engineer (NH-0801-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: You will join a dynamic leadership team delivering current and emerging warfighter readiness capabilities to enable Guardian high-end advanced testing and training activities, and ensuring every warfighter is ready to defeat the adversary from competition through conflict.

You will lead the Capability Trade Council, a cornerstone of Acquisition Reform and a key stakeholder forum that enables the PAEs to execute at speed. You will have to apply advanced concepts, principles, and practices to manage a wide range of engineering activities that are focused on supporting the top priorities of the Space Force.

Your expert engineering/scientific advice will ensure the SFPAE-INF leadership incorporates achievable technical solutions as part of their cost, schedule, and performance trade space. Ideal Candidate: The Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Enterprise - Infrastructure (SFPAE-INF) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced systems engineering leader to join our team to be the Chief Engineer of the SFPAE-INF Capability Trade Council.

The ideal candidate will have a technical education, an in-depth knowledge of systems engineering and technology integration, experience leading engineering teams and executing systems engineering processes, excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, and a strong understanding of acquisition regulations and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1.
Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance. 2.
Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment; and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds. 3.
Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment. 4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. 5.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. 6.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Space Systems Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $129096 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.