Systems Engineering Lead

The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program is an exciting and cutting-edge initiative led by the U.S. Space Force, offering a unique opportunity to work on the forefront of space operations and technology. HADES focuses on the development, integration, and sustainment of prototype and operational satellite ground systems, satellite operations centers (SOCs), and critical support services. This program plays a vital role in supporting the Research and Development Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) Ground System Enterprise (GSE) and is headquartered at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

As the Lead Systems Engineer, you'll serve as the technical lead responsible for engineering direction, system architecture, and technical baseline ownership across program activities. You will lead systems engineering efforts supporting design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of satellite ground systems and associated infrastructure. This is a high-tempo, mission-critical environment where your work will directly influence technical execution and mission success.

This is more than just a job-it's a chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of space operations. If you're ready to take on challenging, meaningful work in a secure and scalable environment, we want to hear from you. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology and operations!

Required Qualifications

• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret/SCI clearance. The candidate must maintain the clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM or Management field with 12+ years of experience, supporting space, ground systems, command and control, or mission operations environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading system architecture and CONOPS development.
• Experience with requirements management, integration and test (I&T), verification and validation (V&V), and cybersecurity-driven engineering.
• Experience leading multi-contractor technical integration environments.
• Strong understanding of satellite ground systems, SOC operations, mission software, RMF/ATO processes, and configuration management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, documentation, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to operate in secure, high-tempo, multi-disciplinary environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related technical field.
• INCOSE CSEP/ASEP or equivalent systems engineering certification.
• Experience supporting space-ground system programs within Space Systems Command or similar organizations.
• Experience with cloud architectures, digital engineering, modeling and simulation, or DevSecOps pipelines.
• Experience with Atlassian tools.
• Familiarity with facility engineering requirements supporting secure ground system operations.
• Experience with obsolescence management and logistics sustainment planning.

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