Senior Space MWTD Mission Architect & Technical Leader

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior space systems leader to drive mission architecture for DoD missile warning and tracking programs. You will guide cross‑functional teams, influence SDA decisions, and deliver warfighter capabilities across multiple tranches.

Ideal candidates bring extensive MWTD experience, data-driven leadership, and a current TS/SCI clearance. Travel ~10% and collaboration with DoD and industry partners are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree from an accredited program in engineering, math, computer science, physics, or other related discipline
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in space systems with leadership and program influence
• Relevant, progressive experience in MWTD space vehicle development, test, or space-to-ground system integration
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional high-performance teams in fast-paced environments across matrix organizations
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes through data-driven analysis and build rapport with government customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to convey complex tech clearly
• Willingness to travel domestically ~10%
• Current and active TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship required for clearance
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in engineering, math, CS, physics, or related discipline
• 12+ years of specialized MWTD experience in architectures, operations, data processing, and performance assessment
• Experience with missile defense sensors and space-based tracking systems (SBIRS/OPIR/API) or related EO/IR sensor phenomenology
• Background in signal processing, data fusion, or modeling/simulation tools (STK, EADSIM, AFSIM)
• Experience with space architecture concepts (proliferated LEO constellations, inter-satellite links, mesh networks, JADC2) or SDA/MDA architectures
• Exposure to agile approaches and rapid acquisition programs (OTA, SpRCO, DIU)
• Leadership and customer engagement, mentoring engineers, delivering assessment products to leaders
• Multidisciplinary space enterprise knowledge across DoD/IC/Civil/Commercial missions; SDA familiarity valued

Responsibilities

• Lead mission architecture development for DoD space-based missile warning and tracking systems
• Support the SDA Tracking Cell Director and Tracking Tranche PMs in delivering warfighter capabilities
• Advise SDA senior leadership on space architecture investment decisions
• Provide Missile Warning, Tracking, and Defense leadership across all tranches
• Perform architectural modeling, requirements, acquisition support, stakeholder coordination, and system integration
• Engage with SDA leaders, FFRDCs, SETAs, UARC staff, DoD, and industry partners
• Guide contract execution, performance assessments, technical trades, on-orbit ops planning, and future tranche requirements
• Direct technical teams conducting tracking Modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Monitor contractor execution and provide systems engineering SME support
• Oversee analysis of operational capabilities for missile defense scenarios
• Support full mission lifecycle from requirements through on-orbit testing and operations

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior space systems leader to drive mission architecture for DoD missile warning and tracking programs. You will guide cross‑functional teams, influence SDA decisions, and deliver warfighter capabilities across multiple tranches.

Ideal candidates bring extensive MWTD experience, data-driven leadership, and a current TS/SCI clearance. Travel ~10% and collaboration with DoD and industry partners are required.