Overhead ISR Specialist

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Job Title:Space Engineer

Job Code:SSE
742

Location:Peterson SFB; JBSA Lackland

Reports to:Program Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Prepared Date:10/6/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary:

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a qualified Space Engineer to support Defense Analytical requirements with enhanced scientific research and contribute to the Defense Industry Enterprise’s all-source analysis of foreign defense capabilities for warfighters, Defense planners, and policymakers.

Starting Salary Range for Space Engineer:$128,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions,

Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Research, evaluate, and provide detailed technical reviews on technologies, data, programs, projects, and capabilities.
• Provide recommendations, reports, issue resolutions, advice, and assistance to government CORs, requirements owners, and stakeholders to improve Space ISR mission effectiveness and future acquisitions efforts.
• Provide engineering documentation reflecting scientific analysis of specified or recommended solutions.
• Draft, analyze, review, advise, and assist with test and evaluation program planning; provide support to installation, testing, and other technical documentation for ISR operations in support of space systems, missions and their activities.
• Develop detailed analysis and strategies.
• Coordinate, manage, advise, and assist with technical requirements for fulfilling intelligence requirements.
• Serve as the senior technical advisor for engineering activities and will be responsible for conveying Government guidance and aiding all ISR Operations Integration staff offices, FIELDCOMs, and subordinate organizations.
• Support the creation, planning, and maintenance of master schedules encompassing all intelligence systems, their acquisition and sustainment for SpOC/S2 and its ISR units.
• Analyze technical reports and provide advice and assistance with determining key information, defining ISR capability performance parameters, tracking and resolving milestone conflicts, in-line with joint capabilities integration and development system or other acquisition guidance/approaches.
• Document required/relevant processes, operating instructions, and standard operating procedures for inclusion…