Senior Space Control Expert

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise to guide concept development, system design, technology maturation, and test activities across space and ground mission areas.
• Assess capability gaps, evaluate technology readiness, and support the government’s decisions on future architectures, programs of record, and rapid prototyping initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional engineering, acquisition, test, and operations teams to enable the delivery of operationally effective, sustainable, and survivable space control systems.
• Regularly communicate complex technical findings to senior government leadership and advise on risk, schedule, and performance implications for highly classified mission sets.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in maturing technologies through all TRL levels.
• Experience across multiple space-control-related technologies, including optical, electronic support, signal processing, and communications systems.
• Experience supporting DoD or IC program offices and working in SAPF/SCIF environments.
• Ability to assess system-level impacts, identify risks, and provide strategic technical recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical data to senior decision-makers.

Desired Requirements

• Prior experience as SETA or advisor to government program offices.
• Experience in rapid prototyping, advanced technology development, and transition to operations.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, SOW/PWS development, and program documentation.
• Familiarity with integrated space, air, and cyberspace capability development.
• Experience with ACAT I/II or highly classified special access programs.

Education Requirements

MA/MS degree required. Bachelor’s degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program. The Materiel Leader may waive the MA/MS requirement based on experience and mission needs.

Clearance Requirements

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must be willing to work within SAP environments as required.
• Must maintain TS/SCI eligibility as a condition of employment and be willing to submit to a Counter-Intelligence polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Location/Travel Requirements

• Full-time on-site support in secure government facilities (SAPF/SCIF), with potential for limited hybrid work if approved by the customer.
• Travel approximately 15–20% within the continental United States.
• Potential for OCONUS travel depending on mission requirements.