Chief Engineer – SME at Delta Solutions & Strategies

El Segundo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Defense, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree is acceptable with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
SME-level experience in the design, development, integration, and testing of space systems
Proven leadership in systems engineering and program management for space and airborne mission systems
Strong understanding of space control missions and architecture development
Experience preparing and coordinating program documentation and conducting technical reviews
Familiarity with ground system design and operations
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to take a CI polygraph

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering efforts across space control domains including space, ground, and command & control (C2)
Guide technologies through all Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), from concept through operational deployment
Develop and manage system architectures and technical requirements
Provide expert oversight of system design, development, integration, testing, and operational transition
Offer technical expertise in space control technologies such as optical sensors, radar, electronic support, signals intelligence, and communications
Support the evolution of space situational awareness architectures and address mission capability gaps
Conduct and organize technical design reviews, audits, and system-level engineering milestones
Coordinate development of acquisition documentation supporting ACAT-like programs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and mission partners to ensure alignment with strategic objectives

Skills

Systems Engineering

Space Systems

System Architecture

Integration Testing

Optical Sensors

Radar

Electronic Support

Signals Intelligence

Communications

Space Situational Awareness

Technical Design Reviews

TRL Management

Acquisition Documentation

Delta Solutions & Strategies

Advisory and assistance services for government defense

About Delta Solutions & Strategies

Delta Solutions & Strategies, LLC provides Advisory and Assistance Services, Technical Training, Information Technology, Operations and Maintenance, Modeling and Simulation, Test and Evaluation, and Space support to Government and Department of Defense customers. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and ITAR registered, offering a range of capabilities to meet the needs of its clients.

Colorado Springs, ColoradoHeadquarters

2000Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, DefenseIndustries

201-500Employees