Senior Satellite TT&C Solutions Architect – Mission Delivery

Ensco, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSCO Inc. in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Senior Staff Solution Architect to lead a TT&C satellite control capability, coordinating mission needs, architecture, integration, fielding, and sustainment with government customers.

This on-site role requires deep technical credibility, 10+ years in defense/space programs, and the ability to drive decisions across programs, contracts, logistics, and cybersecurity while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline with 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with defense, space, or complex mission environments through capability acquisition, logistics, or technical program execution.
• Ability to translate complex mission needs into structured action plans and to coordinate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Own an assigned solution area and align decisions with the overall technical direction.
• Build trusted relationships with Government mission and acquisition customers and clarify outcomes.
• Connect architecture to delivery, including interfaces, data flows, dependencies, and lifecycle considerations.
• Frame alternatives across performance, cost, schedule, integration, risk, and fielding for informed decisions.
• Define the smallest useful analysis or demonstration to validate feasibility and reduce risk.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution and resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Plan installation, deployment, training, and life-cycle support from the start.
• Lead investigations and communicate impact on schedule and readiness.
• Develop customer-facing products and capability roadmaps to move work forward.
• Evaluate solutions and transitions to improve resilience and time-to-field.

Skills

10+ years experience

Govt engagement

Mission analysis

System fielding

Cross-functional coordination

Defense contracting knowledge

Decision-quality briefs

Influence without authority

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering/related field

Job description

ENSCO Inc. in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Senior Staff Solution Architect to lead a TT&C satellite control capability, coordinating mission needs, architecture, integration, fielding, and sustainment with government customers.

This on-site role requires deep technical credibility, 10+ years in defense/space programs, and the ability to drive decisions across programs, contracts, logistics, and cybersecurity while traveling as needed.