Spacecraft Software Factory Representative

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Liaison & User Engagement
• Act as the primary point of contact between government leadership and software development teams to align technical capabilities with mission goals.
• Requirements Capture & Analysis
• Translate complex, evolving user needs into technical requirements for the software factory's pipelines.
• Acquisition Program Support
• Advise on IC program management processes, assist with technical feasibility analysis, cost realism, and risk assessment for software procurement.
• Process Improvement
• Drive operational rhythm by coordinating between engineering, mission, and contract teams, ensuring Agile/DevSecOps practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 9+ years professional relevant experience, Master of Science degree and 7+ years of professional relevant experience.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification, and validation.
• Experience in Agile software development, preferably software for satellite systems.
• Experience in satellite operations, preferably with government intelligence satellite systems.
• Experience with verification sell off of requirements.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC), DevSecOps processes, or cloud architecture.
• Strong interpersonal skills for presenting technical, schedule, and resource updates to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in IC acquisition and program management principles.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly master different tools. Experience with configuration management tools, such as Jira and Confluence.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle phases, especially in space systems development.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment.
• Availability to travel occasionally domestically.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in space system development or satellite integration.
• Solid understanding of DoD/IC satellite systems and architectures.
• Experience in defense and intelligence community acquisition and program management processes.
• Fluency in a coding language (JavaScript, HTML, Python, Microsoft VBA).
• Solid understanding of the DOD and/or IC Acquisition process and related milestones.
• Familiarity with space systems, ground support and hardware acquisitions.
• An understanding of full life cycle system support, from procurement to launch, including requirement analysis, requirements tracking, system design and development through system test, installation and sell-off, delivery, and hardware development, testing, analysis, and requirements verification.

Pay

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000.