Chief Engineer - Space Systems

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

60d

About The Position

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities' most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust. Position Overview Space Systems Command (SSC), is the United States Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation's strategic advantage in, from, and to space. SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. Join us and be part of the mission to shape the future of space and protect the assets that keep our nation secure. The ideal Chief Engineer possesses extensive experience leading the design, development, and integration of complex, multi-domain space systems within the national security space enterprise. They are skilled in enterprise architecture, mission engineering, and technical risk management, with a proven ability to align system design with operational needs in contested and resilient space environments.

Requirements

MA/MS with over 10 years of experience
Expert in highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts, development, build, and test)
Expert in maturing technologies through all TRL levels
Expert in architecture and technical requirements development
Highly knowledgeable in space situational awareness architecture development and capability limitations
Expert in systems engineering and program management focused on development, testing, and employing information operations, space, and airborne systems
Expert in space system design, development, integration, test, and operations
Expert in multiple space control-related technologies, including but not limited to optical sensors, radar, electronic support, signals intelligence, and communications
Highly knowledgeable in space control mission area
Demonstrates ability to develop, update, and coordinate ACAT-like program documentation
Highly knowledgeable in ground system design, development, integration, test, and operations
Demonstrates ability to organize and conduct system level technical design reviews and audits
Active TS SCI Eligible

Responsibilities

Technical Authority & Architecture Oversight: Serve as the lead technical authority, shaping and validating the end-to-end system architecture to ensure alignment with SSC mission objectives and resiliency goals.
Engineering Integration & Execution: Oversee the integration of all engineering disciplines-space, ground, cyber, and communications-ensuring cohesive design, development, and operational performance
Technical Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks across the program lifecycle, including design trades, technology insertion, and system vulnerabilities.
Mission Thread and Capability Alignment: Ensure that system designs fully support key mission threads, CONOPS, and joint operational requirements through rigorous systems engineering practice.
Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership: Lead technical coordination across government, industry, and mission partners, providing clear guidance, decision support, and strategic technical vision.