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$142,488 – $195,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The U.S. Space Force seeks a senior systems engineering leader to oversee development and sustainment of defense space programs, providing strategic technical guidance to executives on complex acquisition decisions. The role bridges military branches and aerospace partners, requiring deep experience in space systems, full-lifecycle program management, and the ability to lead technical teams through design, production, and operational fielding.
Our summary, not Space Systems Command’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Configuration Management
- Cybersecurity
- Information Assurance
- Reliability Engineering
- Software Development
- Systems Engineering
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What they ask for
Required
- Professional engineering degree from accredited institution
- Extensive full-lifecycle systems engineering experience in defense or aerospace
- Advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- Top-Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain
- Ability to pass random drug testing
- Annual confidential financial disclosure reporting
- Third-tier information assurance management certification within 12 months
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification in systems engineering or test and evaluation
- Experience directing defense space programs from concept through operational fielding
Nice to have
- Experience with Space Systems Command or USSF environments
- Voting representation on Acquisition Strategy Panels or similar boards
- Experience tailoring RFP instructions and evaluating source selections
- Advanced professional engineering credentials or certifications