Principal Systems Engineer (Part Time)

Bluestaq US External•Colorado Springs, CO

6h•$137,500 - $143,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Bluestaq builds enterprise software and data infrastructure for the most consequential missions on earth and in space. This role sits at the center of one of the most operationally relevant space programs running today - and it's for someone who already knows why that matters. This role supports Joint Commercial Operations (JCO) - a global USSF activity integrating commercial space capabilities to protect and defend the space domain alongside U.S. and allied partners.

Requirements

20+ years of experience in military operations, space systems, or joint planning environments - Air Force background strongly preferred; Weapons Officer designation a plus
Experience as a joint planning instructor or equivalent, with demonstrated ability to translate complex operational concepts across technical and non-technical audiences
Consulting or advisory experience supporting space defense programs, commercial integration, or SDA missions
Graduate degree in Space Studies, Strategic Studies, or a related discipline (Master's level or above)
Track record working across CCMDs, Component Field Commands, or NSDC-level organizations
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships from working-level engineers to senior executives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you can brief a PEO and a software engineer in the same afternoon
Judgment and composure in high-pressure, ambiguous situations; you build structure where none exists and hold the quality bar even when the schedule is trying to lower it
Comfortable holding ground with customers and leadership alike - clear, confident, and credible
U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required
Based in or willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with JCO, NSDC, or commercial SDA integration programs
Experience with DoD/IC customers and government contracting environments
Familiarity with USSF commercial integration frameworks and allied partner planning
Track record building long-term customer relationships, not just delivering on contracts

Responsibilities

Integrate commercial space capabilities into combatant command operational plans and orders, working across US Space Force component organizations and key mission partners
Provide joint planning support across space domain awareness, tactical response, and electromagnetic spectrum operations missions
Support integration of space capabilities into international and allied planning efforts, including cooperative commercial picture development
Assess operational readiness and mission effectiveness against specified plan objectives and tasks