Space Domain Awareness Technical Director
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Space Domain Awareness Technical Director
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Space Domain Awareness Technical Director
The OpportunityOur 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.
WhatYou’ll Do
- 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.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have- 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.
CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
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