Chief Engineer - Space Systems

About the role

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI‑TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services for government and commercial clients, focusing on identifying, managing, distributing, and improving business processes related to information. Established in 2000, STI‑TEC’s business model centers on integrity, loyalty, and trust, with total customer satisfaction as the cornerstone of its operations.

Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Space Force field command, acquires, develops, and delivers resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect the nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space. SSC advances U.S. space capabilities by delivering cutting‑edge solutions that protect and enhance national security. The ideal Chief Engineer will lead the design, development, and integration of complex, multi‑domain space systems within the national security space enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority, shaping and validating the end‑to‑end system architecture to align with SSC mission objectives and resiliency goals.
• Oversee the integration of all engineering disciplines—space, ground, cyber, and communications—to ensure cohesive design, development, and operational performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks across the program lifecycle, including design trades, technology insertion, and system vulnerabilities.
• Ensure system designs fully support key mission threads, CONOPS, and joint operational requirements through rigorous systems engineering practice.
• Lead technical coordination across government, industry, and mission partners, providing clear guidance, decision support, and strategic technical vision.

Requirements

• 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.
• Highly knowledgeable in ground system design, development, integration, test, and operations.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and conduct system‑level technical design reviews and audits.
• Active TS/SCI eligible.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings – 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options