Space Domain Awareness Technical Director
About The Position
Our organization is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Technical Director to lead the technical design, development, and integration of a complex, large-scale space program. The Technical Director will be the principal technical authority, responsible for the end-to-end architectural integrity, from the mission concept and software system-level design down to the software component interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of space systems, satellite technologies, ground segment operations, and data processing, as well as a strong background in large-scale software system integration.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience with software and solutions engineering for the DoD or IC
- 10+ years of experience in a systems engineering lead role on a development program
- 5+ years of experience with systems engineering, requirements decomposition, and the application of Agile practices, principles, and patterns
- Knowledge of enterprise-scale architecture and the application to Cloud platform transformation
- Ability to conduct technology assessments and market analysis
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with executive-level briefing materials and delivery
- Ability to lead technical teams, manage complex interfaces, and resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
- TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a technology field
- Agile Scrum Master or SAFe certification
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Astrodynamics modeling and Space Domain Awareness
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience with digital engineering and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Master's degree
- AWS Certification
Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural design and technical roadmap for a space program, ensuring all software components work together seamlessly to meet mission requirements.
- Serve as the primary technical interface between program management, government stakeholders, and a diverse team of engineers, contractors, and partners.
- Define system requirements and decompose them into actionable, verifiable specifications for various software subsystems.
- Conduct trade studies and architectural analyses to evaluate design alternatives and make critical decisions that balance performance, cost, and risk.
- Ensure the program's technical integrity, including managing interfaces, resolving technical conflicts, and overseeing verification and validation efforts across the system lifecycle.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in space systems, satellite operations, and data analytics to innovate and maintain a competitive edge.
- Mentor and guide a team of senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
- Represent the program's technical vision in briefings and reviews with senior leadership and external partners.
Benefits
- health
- life
- disability
- financial
- retirement benefits
- paid leave
- professional development
- tuition assistance
- work-life programs
- dependent care
- recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
