CareerPlan

Systems Director - Space-Based Interceptor Ground Segment Engineering

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

Core

Lead the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) Ground Segment team, advising the government SBI Program Office on the development of the space segment for a novel missile defense capability.

Role type

Senior Systems Director (Engineering Program Management & Systems Engineering)

Builds

Space segment of a proliferated constellation of space-based interceptors for boost-phase engagement

Domain

Defense, Missile Defense, Space Systems Engineering

Required skills

Systems Engineering, Engineering Program Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting, Staff Development, Technical Delegation

Preferred skills

Space systems engineering, Missile defense technologies, Satellite operations, Program Office experience, Rapid capability development, Testing and evaluation processes

Responsibilities

Building and leading a dynamic team providing technical expertise to the government SBI Program Office; Defining Space Segment objectives and communicating them to subordinates and matrix organizations; Collaborating with the broader layered defense architecture team and external stakeholders; Enabling direct reports to lead efforts bringing technical expertise from SMEs across the corporation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership