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Space-Based Interceptor Launch Integration and Operations Engineering Lead

Huntsville, AL💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead end-to-end systems integration and test activities for the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Program Office, supporting the development of a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors for boost-phase engagement of adversary missiles.

Role type

Senior IC Systems Engineering Lead (Missile Defense)

Builds

Space-based interceptor constellations and ground-to-user interface systems

Domain

Defense / Missile Defense / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Systems integration, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Requirements verification and traceability, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), System Test and Integration Plans (STIPs), Developmental and Operational Test execution, Technical risk management, Mission assurance, Orbital mechanics, Satellite subsystems, Ground system functions, Cloud-based architecture integration

Preferred skills

Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipeline development, Statistical analysis tools, System-level perspective, Space Force mission testing experience

Technologies

AWS, Azure, GCP, Test management software, Simulation environments

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end systems integration and test activities across space, ground, and user segments; Manage requirements verification and traceability from mission concept through operational transition; Coordinate multi-disciplinary integration efforts; Execute developmental and operational test campaigns; Provide technical risk management and mission assurance support; Support modern development and deployment practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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