Chief Engineer, Ground Software
Core
Lead the technical development and execution of a next-generation missile defense program, specifically defining and overseeing the engineering baseline for ground software, interceptors, and spacecraft.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Ground Software & Missile Defense)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for U.S. and Allied space superiority.
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Missile Defense, Space Systems
Required skills
Real-time command-and-control (C2) architecture, distributed systems, autonomy, high-availability architectures, cybersecurity (RMF, Zero Trust), multi-disciplinary team leadership, government stakeholder interface.
Preferred skills
Missile defense systems, battle management systems, hypersonic defense engagement, AI/ML-enabled autonomy, simulation frameworks, digital twin architectures.
Technologies
Heterogeneous C2 systems, telemetry, alert management, engagement management, decision logic, payload command/telemetry, hardware-in-the-loop, simulation environments.
Responsibilities
Define end-to-end ground segment architecture for large-scale C2 systems; develop architectural principles for scalability, resiliency, and security; lead technical baseline for real-time command and control; oversee cybersecurity architecture aligned with RMF; mentor engineering staff; interface with government stakeholders and industry partners.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight