System Architecture Director - Space Systems

STI-TEC - Colorado Springs, CO

Hiring: System Architecture Director - Space Systems Company: STI-TEC Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:41:16 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, PaaS, Project Management, SaaS, Systems Design, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •15 years of relevant system analysis experience •At least 15 years of relevant system analysis 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's 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. •A strong systems engineering background with management of System of Systems Interface Control Documents that include both hardware and software. •Broad experience with ground systems, Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C), Command and Control, Data transport layer, Space Systems in multiple orbits. •Knowledge in supporting maturation of DevSecOps pipelines; facilitating development of infrastructure as code and supporting deployments. •Knowledge interfacing with the cyber and DoD intelligence community. •Significant technical background and experience in space-related large scale ground infrastructures. Qualifications: •Active TS/SCI clearance/access or TS/SCI Eligible •Current CI polygraph or willingness to take one •Earned Masters degree in a system architecture-related discipline, e.g., Systems Engineering, System Development, Project Management, Aerospace Engineering, or Aeronautical Physics •Specific direct experience performing system architecture tasks in the U.S. Air Force and/or the U.S. Space Force space system design, acquisition, and development environments •Specific direct knowledge and experience with system architecture-related activity associated with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Control, satellite design, launch operations and space system operations Compensation: •$180,000 - $210,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •STI-TEC Offers a Competitive Benefits Package Including 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!