IPT Lead Engineer / US Military – Space Force ** U.S. Secret Clearance required **

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is seeking an IPT Lead Engineer for the US Military space program, based on-site in Buffalo, NY. The role oversees the technical direction, design, integration and testing of TVC actuation systems, with a focus on delivering production-ready hardware and ensuring program readiness.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in actuator and controller design, 3+ years leading technical teams, and a US Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in actuator and controller design.
• 3+ years leading technical teams.
• Experience with risk management and EVM.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.
• On-site role with travel up to 50%.
• U.S. Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integrated Product Team responsible for technical oversight of TVC actuation systems.
• Lead design maturation and transition of hardware into production.
• Conduct technical trade studies balancing mechanical, environmental, payload, and control requirements.
• Support program design, integration, qualification, and readiness reviews.
• Develop and maintain technical development plans and schedules.

Skills

Actuator design

Controller design

Technical leadership

Earned Value Management

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company | Full time

IPT Lead Engineer / US Military – Space Force ** U.S. Secret Clearance required **

Buffalo, United States | Posted on 09/04/2026

Job Category:Engineering – Aeronautic / Avionic Engineering

** CLIENT Screening Questions *** 1- Do you have an Active Security Clearance?

2- Do you possess a bachelor’s degree?

3- Do you have at least 7 years of prior experience as a Technical Lead?

This position will be fully on-site with 30-50% travel expected.

Flexible organization so if a WHF but would primarily be on-site 5 days a week.

Lead the Integrated Product Team responsible for the technical oversight, design, development, integration, and test of TVC actuation systems

Shape the Next Generation of Space Force Strategic Defense:

You’ll help develop generational defense capabilities, including advanced anti-ballistic missile defense systems and the next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

If you’re an engineer who wants to move beyond simply designing components—and wants to lead the technical direction of an entire system and help shape the future of strategic defense—this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

The Job Opportunity:

As an IPT Lead Engineer, you’ll play a critical technical leadership role in the development of advanced thrust vector control (TVC) actuation systems.

Lead design maturation and transition of hardware into production

Lead and participate in technical trade studies, balancing mechanical, physical, environmental, payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications, and attitude-control requirements

Support major program design, integration, qualification, and readiness reviews

Develop and maintain technical development plans, schedules, and execution inputs

Required Skills:

** U.S. Secret Clearance required **

7+ years of experience in actuator and controller design

3+ years leading technical teams

Demonstrated full engineering lifecycle integration, test, and production

Experience preparing for and presenting customer design and program reviews

Experience with risk management and Earned Value Management (EVM)

Familiarity with Agile development processes