# General Engineer

Hiring organization: [Space Development Agency](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/space-development-agency)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/625a1820-c367-4c13-9f40-00a7e3f84762

Listed on Space Development Agency's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: contract
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
- Salary: 130987 – 197200 USD per year

## Summary

This is a technical leadership role in the Department of Defense's Space Development Agency, where you will serve as the chief engineering authority at an operations center, advising senior military leadership on complex space systems and directing real-time crisis response for satellite and ground infrastructure. The position suits experienced aerospace or systems engineers with deep expertise in spacecraft operations, cloud architectures, and integration testing who thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.

_Our summary, not Space Development Agency's wording._

## Skills named

Configuration Management

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent
- One year of specialized experience at NH-03/GS-13 equivalent level
- Experience directing real-time anomaly resolution for high-risk spacecraft and ground system contingencies
- Experience with space systems, cloud-based architectures, and ground networks
- Experience with satellite vehicle and ground network development and I&T campaigns
- Ability to exercise authoritative technical oversight and chair Change Control Boards

Apply on Space Development Agency's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889774400