Hiring: Chief Engineer - Space Systems Company: STI-TEC Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:41:16 Target Skills & Keywords : Enterprise Architecture, Program Management, Risk Management, Systems Design, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •10 years of experience •Over 10 years of experience Required Skills: •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. •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. Qualifications: •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 Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Medical, dental, and vision coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!