Senior Space Control Operations & Acquisition Engineer

STI-TEC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Flexible schedules

FSA

Job summary

STI-TEC, Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc., seeks experienced professionals to support Space Systems Command responsibilities in space acquisitions and engineering. You will provide high‑level technical and programmatic advice across the acquisition lifecycle, including cost, schedule, and performance assessments.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, 10+ years of related experience, and a strong background in space control, operations strategy, and training coordination.

Qualifications

• Space control systems knowledge across space, ground, and C2.
• Experience in managing operations strategy and coordinating training.
• Experience with space control mission planning and coop development.
• Familiarity with JCIDS and acquisition documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice across project stages.
• Support program acquisition efforts in advanced technology and integration activities.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance issues.
• Draft or revise JCIDS and acquisition docs for government managers.
• Prepare technical/status reports and highlight risks and improvements.
• Support cybersecurity activities per DoDI 8500.01 and related guidance.
• Maintain Awareness of program schedules and authority to operate/test/connect.

Skills

Space control systems

Operations strategy

Exercise and operations training

Space control mission planning

Active TS/SCI eligibility

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA/BS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

STI-TEC, Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc., seeks experienced professionals to support Space Systems Command responsibilities in space acquisitions and engineering. You will provide high‑level technical and programmatic advice across the acquisition lifecycle, including cost, schedule, and performance assessments.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, 10+ years of related experience, and a strong background in space control, operations strategy, and training coordination.