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# Sr. Space Systems Engineer SME

- **Company:** Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Interoperability, Performance Tuning, Signal Processing, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9143203/sr-space-systems-engineer-sme

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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.


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