Senior Space Systems Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance

Socket.dev; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 151,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Solutions is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles, mission payloads, and operational capabilities. The role provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance to a government rapid capabilities organization, delivering advanced space capabilities with warfighting relevance.

This full-time, on-site position near Kirtland AFB, NM requires cryptographic and satellite communications expertise, strong engineering judgment, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant DoD, Intelligence Community, or industry experience.
• Experience developing and fielding cryptographic and satellite communications systems.
• Understanding of the space operational environment and mission-user needs.
• Knowledge of space mission payload engineering, development, and manufacturing.
• Experience with DoD program management, including program development and transition.
• Experience developing or managing Integrated Master Schedules and program risks.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or executing Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately in written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions for complex space programs and projects.
• Lead or support programs, projects, and tasks requiring disciplined engineering oversight.
• Plan and perform engineering research, design development, systems analysis, and related assignments in accordance with engineering and customer specifications.
• Provide technical leadership for major projects or programs and ensure engineering activities align with mission objectives.
• Develop and manage system requirements from project inception through completion for complex programs.
• Coordinate with government teams, mission partners, and supporting organizations to align systems engineering activities with delivery milestones.
• Evaluate design trades and advise stakeholders on associated cost, schedule, performance, and technical impacts.
• Assess proposed execution plans and identify risks to program performance, schedule, and budget.
• Evaluate program deliverables against established standards, metrics, requirements, and intended warfighting outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and engineering expertise to program and project personnel.
• Conduct detailed analyses and recommend improvements to the development, optimization, integration, or maintenance of mission-critical capabilities.
• Define technical needs, lead studies and surveys, analyze resulting data, and recommend solutions to complex customer challenges.

Skills

Systems engineering

Satellite communications

Technical leadership

Program management

Integrated master schedules

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Stellar Solutions is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles, mission payloads, and operational capabilities. The role provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance to a government rapid capabilities organization, delivering advanced space capabilities with warfighting relevance.

This full-time, on-site position near Kirtland AFB, NM requires cryptographic and satellite communications expertise, strong engineering judgment, and the