Position Details

Salary $160K – $190K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 10+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Chief Engineer sought to lead development of DoD space and ground systems, spanning cloud-infrastructure to mission-specific software, with MBSE and secure coding practices.

Key Responsibilities

Prototype development and POC participation; system design decisions for space-domain operations; MBSE documentation; collaboration with system engineers and software architects; agile delivery of space systems

Technical Overview

Proficient in multiple programming languages, MBSE tooling (Cameo/SysML), and agile software development; experienced in space systems engineering and DoD programs; strong documentation and lifecycle support.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior DoD-space systems engineer with 10+ years of hands-on and leadership experience, MBSE proficiency (Cameo/SysML), and strong coding skills in C/C++, Java, or Python. They should have a TS/SCI-eligible clearance, MBSE certification in SysML, and experience delivering space-ground interfaces in an Agile environment.

Must-Have Skills

Active Top Secret security clearance (SCI eligibility) and U.S. Citizenship10+ years of hands-on and management of DoD/federal engineering programsProficiency in C++C#Javaor PythonMBSE experience with CameoSysMLAt least 3+ years designing space systemsJira and Confluence experienceAgile/Scrum environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

MBSE certification (SysML OMGMBFMBIMBA)Experience in other engineering disciplines (systemshardwaretestCMquality)

Tools & Platforms

Visual StudioEclipseIntelliJGitLabJiraConfluenceCameoSysMLMBSE

Required Skills

C++C#JavaPythonMBSECameoSysMLMBSE methodologiesGitLabJiraConfluenceAgile/ScrumVisual StudioEclipseIntelliJspace systemsground/space interfaces

Hard Skills

C++C#JavaGroovyPythonVisual StudioEclipseIntelliJSysMLMBSECameoModel-Based Systems EngineeringGitLabJiraConfluenceAgile/ScrumSpace domain operationsGround/space systems interfaces

Soft Skills

collaborativecommunicationteamworkmentoringproblem-solving

Certifications

Preferred

MBSE certification (SysML OMGModel Builder MBF/MBI/MBA)

Industry & Role

Industry Defense

Job Function Lead engineering across space and ground systems with MBSE-based architecture and secure software practices

Role Subtype Chief Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, U.S. citizenship, 10+ years DoD/federal program experience, MBSE experience with Cameo/SysML

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