Sr. Space Systems Engineer SME
Company: Sti-Tec
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC)
specializes in the delivery of professional business and
information management services. STI-TEC offers government and
commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that
identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related
to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing
solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer
satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our
business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust. Position
Overview Space Systems Command (SSC), is the United States Space
Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and
delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and
protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space.
SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space
capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and
enhance national security. Join us and be part of the mission to
shape the future of space and protect the assets that keep our
nation secure. The ideal Sr Space Systems Engineer SME possesses
deep experience in space system architecture, mission design, and
end-to-end systems integration for defense or national security
space programs. They should be proficient in requirements
development, interface control, space-to-ground integration, and
have demonstrated success leading multi-mission or proliferated
architectures in contested environments. Essential Job Function
System Architecture Development: Lead the design and evolution of
end-to-end space system architectures, ensuring alignment with SSC
mission objectives and resiliency requirements. Requirements
Engineering: Develop, manage, and validate system and
subsystem-level requirements, including interface control and
performance specifications across space, ground, and comm segments
Systems Integration & Test Oversight: Guide integration and test
planning across multi-domain components, ensuring seamless
interoperability and mission assurance. Technical Trade Studies &
Analysis: Conduct and lead engineering analyses and trade studies
to inform design decisions, optimize system performance, and
support rapid technology insertion. Stakeholder Coordination &
Technical Leadership: Serve as a senior technical advisor to
program leadership, coordinating across government, contractor, and
mission partner teams to resolve complex engineering challenges.
Minimum Qualifications MS with over 10 years of experience Expert
in classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems
(concepts, development, build, and test) Expert in space
control-related technologies, including but not limited to,
electromagnetic spectrum, signal processing, comms Expert in
developing and managing technical requirements and space system
acquisition efforts Highly knowledgeable in electronic attack
technologies and system design implementation Highly knowledgeable
in classified space control systems engineering processes and
procedures, including but not limited to requirements development,
configuration control, and government Deficiency Review (DR) board
establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management Active
TS/SCI STI-TEC offers a competitive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Short term/long
term disability coverage Retirement savings – 401(k) Paid time off
(PTO) Holiday leave Alternate work schedules (depending on work
site) Flexible spending account options Whether you’re an
experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian
federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career
opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S.
Government security investigation and must meet eligibility
requirements for access to classified information. STI-TEC is an
equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is
decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual
orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a
disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call
us at 1918.583.9900. *This job posting is to identify potential
candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for
proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to,
qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to
change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract
and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.
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