Space Systems Technical Director

Science Applications International Corp.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. seeks a Technical Director to lead the technical direction and execution of a crown jewel IC/DoD space programs based in Aurora, Colorado.

You will guide a team of SMEs across physics, RF, optics, space operations, and intelligence collection to deliver credible, on-time technical products. Reporting to the Program Manager and senior leaders, you will resolve complex issues, align stakeholders, and drive results while managing staffing and surge needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; 14+ years experience, or 12+ with Master's.
• Proven space systems analysis with modeling and simulation.
• Experience leading technical teams in a DoD or IC environment.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to senior government and corporate audiences.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (CI polygraph preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across all program tasks, setting direction and standards.
• Drive issue resolution by root-cause analysis and option assessment.
• Serve as senior technical interface to government customers and partners.
• Lead and mentor SMEs and team leads for quality, rigor and timeliness.
• Coordinate with Chief Engineer to ensure deliverables are sound and on schedule.
• Guide trade studies and integration of mission, payload, and operation analyses.
• Oversee technical aspects of a bespoke information system across networks and classifications.
• Support oversight of a remote work site with government investment and equipment.
• Work with Program Manager on staffing and surge needs.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.

Skills

Technical leadership

DoD/IC experience

Communication to senior audiences

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/engineering/math

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Modeling & simulation

Project management tools

Job description

Science Applications International Corp. seeks a Technical Director to lead the technical direction and execution of a crown jewel IC/DoD space programs based in Aurora, Colorado.

You will guide a team of SMEs across physics, RF, optics, space operations, and intelligence collection to deliver credible, on-time technical products. Reporting to the Program Manager and senior leaders, you will resolve complex issues, align stakeholders, and drive results while managing staffing and surge needs.