Space Domain Awareness Technical Director

Space Domain Awareness Technical Director

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Space Domain Awareness Technical Director

Our organization is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Technical Director to lead the technical design, development, and integration of a complex, large-scale space program. The Technical Director will be the principal technical authority, responsible for the end-to-end architectural integrity, from the mission concept and sof tware system-level design down to the sof tware component interfaces. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of space systems, satellite technologies, ground segment operations, and data processing, as well as a strong background in large-scale sof tware system integration.

• Lead the architectural design and technical roadmap for a space program, ensuring all sof tware components work together seamlessly to meet mission requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between program management, government stakeholders, and a divers e team of engineers, contractors, and partners.
• Define system requirements and decompose them into actionable, verifiable specifications for various sof tware subsystems.
• C ond uct trade studies and architectural analyses to evaluate design alternatives and make critical decisions that balance performance, cost, and risk.
• Ensure the program's technical integrity, including managing interfaces, resolving technical conflicts, and overseeing verification and validation efforts across the system lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in space systems, satellite operations, and data analytics to innovate and maintain a competitive edge.
• Mentor and guide a team of senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
• Represent the program's technical vision in briefings and reviews with senior leadership and external partners.

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• 12+ years of experience with sof tware and solutions engineering for the DoD or IC
• 10+ years of experience in a systems engineering lead role on a development program
• 5+ years of experience with systems engineering, requirements decomp o si tion, and the application of Agile practices, principles, and patterns
• Knowledge of enterprise-scale architecture and the application to Cloud platform transformation
• Ability to c ond uct technology assessments and market analysis
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with executive-level briefing materials and delivery
• Ability to lead technical teams, manage complex interfaces, and resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment
• TS / SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a technology field
• Agile Scrum Master or SAFe certification

• Experience with Astrodynamics modeling and Space Domain Awareness
• Experience with Earned Value Management ( EVM )
• Experience with digital engineering and Model-based Systems Engineering ( MBSE )
• Master's degree
• AWS Certification

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required.

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