Lead Space Systems Engineer – Mission Operations

US Space Development Agency; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Space Development Agency in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior engineer to serve as the primary proxy for the Mission Operations Chief Engineer. You will deliver clear, authoritative technical advisement to flag-level leadership, management, and peer engineering teams.

This position requires an engineering degree with ABET accreditation and advanced calculus coursework; specialized experience in space systems, cloud architectures, and integration and test campaigns is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and orchestrating real-time anomaly resolution for high-risk spacecraft and ground system contingencies.
• Experience in space systems, cloud-based architectures, and ground networks, exercising authoritative oversight over all hardware, software, and procedural documentation.
• Experience applying extensive background in satellite vehicle and ground network development, coordinates rigorous Integration and Test (I&T) campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary proxy for the Mission Operations Chief Engineer, delivering clear, concise, and authoritative technical advisement to flag-level leadership, management, and peer engineering teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and direction to SDA HQ Mission Operations and engineering colleagues.
• Contribute to DoD AcqDemo compliance and related program reviews and decision gates.

Skills

Real-time anomaly resolution

Space systems

Cloud-based architectures

Ground networks oversight

Integration and Test campaigns

Technical advisement to leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Engineering calculus prerequisites

Job description

The US Space Development Agency in Huntsville, AL is seeking a senior engineer to serve as the primary proxy for the Mission Operations Chief Engineer. You will deliver clear, authoritative technical advisement to flag-level leadership, management, and peer engineering teams.

This position requires an engineering degree with ABET accreditation and advanced calculus coursework; specialized experience in space systems, cloud architectures, and integration and test campaigns is essential.