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Principal Director - Space C2

El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $208,000–$208,000🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead technical and programmatic efforts for Space Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (BMC3I) elements, focusing on systems engineering, architecture planning, and capability delivery roadmaps for satellite control networks and ground systems.

Role type

Principal Director (Space C2 Systems & Acquisition)

Builds

Integrated space command and control systems, data feeds, software integration patterns, and tactical operations networks for warfighters.

Domain

National Security Space (NSS) / Defense Systems / Space Operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Systems engineering, space mission ground systems development, software-intensive system acquisition, modeling and simulation, multidisciplinary team leadership, government system acquisition lifecycle, stakeholder influence, complex engineering problem solving

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in systems/electrical/computer engineering, C2 ground systems operations expertise, cloud-based solution architecture, AI/data science integration, cyber security, prior government program office management, Special Access (SAP) clearance

Technologies

Satellite Control Network (SCN), TT&C systems, C2 ground systems, cloud platforms

Responsibilities

Lead organization in setting strategy, goals, and expectations; conduct budget planning and resource allocation; provide technical advisement to government officials; maintain relationships with customer leadership and contractors; drive integration across the BMC3I portfolio.

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on technical direction

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