General Engineer

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Senior Engineer

Are you ready to design and develop the next generation of space technology? If you are a Senior Engineer who gets excited about solving the toughest problems and working at the forefront of innovation, this is your opportunity. At Space Systems Command, you will be a vital part of the team shaping the future of our nation's capabilities in space, contributing directly to groundbreaking research and development projects.

This role places you at the center of the action, where you will apply your expertise to architect, analyze, and refine complex engineering systems. You will work on mission-critical programs, ensuring the technical success and integrity of technologies that protect and defend our nation. If you want a career where your work has a direct and lasting impact on national security and the future of space, apply now to join our mission.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled Senior Engineer with a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of research and development principles. You are an expert problem-solver, capable of tackling complex technical challenges independently and delivering cutting-edge solutions for advanced space systems. As a key technical contributor, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at translating mission goals into engineering realities.

You are a self-motivated professional with excellent communication skills, dedicated to advancing critical national security space projects and able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

1. Mastery of a wide range of advanced multi-disciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods.
2. Expert knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, and organizational structure of the DoD, Air Force, and the U.S. Space Force to ensure the technical integrity and horizontal integration of complex space systems acquisitions.
3. Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art advancements in technology and poly to provide authoritative technical direction and oversee critical aspects of development, production, and support of major systems.
4. Ability to serve as a senior technical authority and consultant, providing expert advice to agency leadership on matters of exceptional importance, including the continuation or redirection of major programs.
5. Skill in establishing effective relationships, building consensus, and resolving highly controversial technical conflicts with a variety of internal and external organizations, including DoD leadership and industry partners.
6. Ability to expertly communicate complex engineering and programmatic information, both orally and in writing, to defend technical positions and advise senior executive leadership.