Chief Systems Engineer

Chief Systems Engineer

LOCATION: Boulder, CO

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY RANGE: $130k - $195k

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership and innovation in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Sensing Directorate's OPIR Tools, Applications, and Processing Laboratory (OPIR TAP Lab) and the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF) in Colorado Springs. This role is central to advancing remote sensing capabilities and directly supporting the Strategic Missile Warning Ground Acquisition Delta's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission. The Chief Engineer will drive infrastructure modernization, leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), data fusion, and automation, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to shape the future of remote sensing data applications and mission success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including at least 5 years in software development, testing, and integration within DoD or national security environments

• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology Management, Information Technology, or a related field

• Demonstrated leadership in technical project management, systems engineering, and stakeholder collaboration

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and guide all systems engineering efforts supporting the OPIR TAP Lab and BGIF

• Define, prioritize, and execute technical requirements, translating them into actionable and innovative solutions

• Conduct comprehensive systems engineering trade studies to evaluate and recommend strategic technology investments

• Develop and maintain an Integration Roadmap for BGIF tenants, optimizing activities, investments, and upgrades to maximize efficiency and control lifecycle costs

• Lead initiatives to explore emerging technology trends, recommending strategic courses of action to ensure technological leadership and operational excellence

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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