Sr. Systems Network and C2 Architect - Space RCO
About The Position
Stellar Solutions is seeking a Senior Space RCO Systems Network and C2 Architect Engineer to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions for a Government customer. This role provides systems engineering technical assistance in a high-profile, fast-paced environment focused on delivering operationally dominant space capabilities with speed, quality, and technical rigor. The selected candidate will bring deep expertise in network design, command and control architectures, and space hardware/software integration to help advance mission-critical ground system capability. This role operates as part of a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for program success. Engineering responsibilities span space-rated hardware, software, sensors, processors, networks, and ground system interfaces in a responsive development environment. The candidate will assist the Government Program Manager in designing, planning, documenting, analyzing, and troubleshooting network solutions while communicating complex technical results to management and executive leadership.
Requirements
- Minimum ten (10) years of DoD, Intelligence Community, or relevant industry work experience
- Experience with DoD acquisition, including documentation generation, presentation preparation, and support to programmatic discussions
- Experience developing requirements for the DoD or Intelligence Community
- Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
- Experience in network design, optimization, and security in classified and unclassified environments
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, routing and switching, network security, virtualization, and cloud computing
- Ability to diagnose and resolve network issues effectively
- Experience with DoD program management, including program development and transition
- Experience monitoring network performance, resolving issues, and performing regular maintenance such as software updates and security patches
- Experience creating network blueprints, selecting hardware and software, and supporting new network setup or network expansion
- Understanding of operational environments and corresponding mission user needs
- Experience with Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements
- Applicable engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program or Professional Engineering license
- MA, MS, or ME degree
- Active Top Secret clearance with sensitive compartmented information and special access program eligibility
- No less than two (2) years total experience in SAP and/or SCI environments, with one (1) year total within the last five (5) years
- Willingness to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph
- Candidate must maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment
Nice To Haves
- Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI programs or environments
- Experience with network architecture for space vehicles and/or space ground systems
- Experience providing systems engineering technical assistance to a Government program office
- Experience with rapid prototyping and transition to operations
- Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
- Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
- Familiarity with Intelligence Community organizations
- Experience working in multiple classification environments and implementing cross-domain solutions
- Experience with online collaboration tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, and JIRA
- Experience with cloud computing tools such as VMware, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure
Responsibilities
- Assist the Government Program Manager with network design and implementation throughout the acquisition lifecycle of a space control ground system
- Facilitate connections between the system and external data sources or recipients
- Develop technical network diagrams to inform communications subsystem planning and execution
- Provide subject matter expertise on ground system external connections during technical workshops and reviews
- Support backlog refinement and sprint planning for external connection-related tasks
- Review and build deliverables to support subsystem closure and broader system capability delivery
- Support completion of communications security requirements for the ground system
- Assess contractor plans and execution to identify risks to performance, schedule, budget, and technical outcomes
- Evaluate program, project, and task deliverables to ensure quality standards are met and mission needs are supported
- Plan and perform engineering research, design development, and related engineering assignments in accordance with customer specifications
- Coordinate with multiple partners and agencies to support delivery milestones across system engineering communities
- Translate complex ideas and technical data into actionable recommendations, courses of action, and clear written and oral communications
Benefits
- discretionary annual performance bonus
- retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
