CareerPlan

Systems Director - Space-Based Interceptor System Integration and Launch

Huntsville, AL, USFull-time$168k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) System Integration and Launch team, advising the government SBI Program Office on developing a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors for boost-phase engagement of adversary missiles.

Role type

Senior Systems Director (Engineering Program Management & Systems Engineering)

Builds

Space segment of a layered missile defense system

Domain

Defense, Space Systems, Missile Defense

Required skills

Strategic leadership, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Team Leadership, Cross-organizational collaboration, Technical delegation, Strategic communication

Preferred skills

Space systems engineering, Missile defense technologies, Satellite operations, Rapid capability development, Testing and evaluation processes, Budgeting, Staff development

Technologies

Space-based interceptors, Layered missile defense systems

Responsibilities

Build and lead a dynamic team providing technical expertise to the government SBI Program Office; Define Space Segment objectives and ensure alignment across matrix organizations; Collaborate with external stakeholders and the broader layered defense architecture team; Foster a culture of innovation for novel acquisition approaches.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership