Chief Systems Engineer, TS​/SCI

We are seeking an experienced Chief Systems Engineer to lead complex systems engineering initiatives and provide strategic technical leadership. This role requires a proven systems engineering professional who can drive technical excellence, manage system architecture decisions, and lead engineering teams in delivering mission-critical solutions.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

• Technical Leadership:
  Lead systems engineering activities; define and maintain systems architecture, requirements, and design standards; oversee system integration, verification, and validation processes; drive technical decision-making and risk management for critical systems; establish and enforce engineering best practices and methodologies.
• Strategic Planning:
  Develop long-term technical roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives; lead feasibility studies and technical assessments for new initiatives; collaborate to define technical strategies and deliverables; evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Mentor a team of systems engineers and technical specialists; provide technical guidance; foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement; lead technical reviews and design milestone evaluations.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Interface with customers and partners on technical matters; present technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences; participate in customer technical reviews and program milestone meetings; collaborate with external vendors and subcontractors on technical integration; support contract negotiations with technical expertise and risk assessments.
• Program Execution:
  Oversee requirements analysis, system design, and architecture development; ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer specifications; lead system testing, integration, and deployment activities; manage technical budgets and resource allocation; drive configuration management and change control processes.

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering with demonstrated leadership roles
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading systems engineering teams or programs
• Experience with complex system development across full lifecycle (requirements through deployment)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
• Experience with Agile/Dev Ops methodologies in systems engineering contexts
• Background in defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical system domains
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning integration in systems

• Command and control systems
• Communications and networking systems
• Cybersecurity and information assurance
• Data analytics and decision support systems
• Embedded systems and real-time computing
• Human-machine interfaces and user experience design

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please email  with your name and contact information.

• Location:
  
  Boulder, CO (preferred)
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time