Job ID: 9577
Date Posted: October 1, 2026
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic & Military Space Division is seeking applicants for mission engineers with a background in DOW Classified Enterprise Architectures and national security space systems to serve as an embedded subject matter expert (SME) in the U.S. Space Force Space Rapid Capabilities office (SpRCO) and Space Systems Command (SSC) Combined Program Office (CPO). The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting SpRCO and CPO to develop national level capabilities to employ the USA’s next generation of space capabilities, and develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Service’s weapons systems.
The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Develops enterprise architectures using structured systems engineering and mission engineering principles
Leads end-to-end enterprise engineering initiatives to modernize United States Space Force (USSF) technical capabilities
Delivers technical subject matter expertise directly to embedded customer leadership to guide long-term infrastructure strategy
Conducts site surveys, specify equipment, and create system design drawings and documentation
Develops system functionality, signal flow, and performance requirements
Conducts mission threads analysis to identify capability gaps, dependencies, and integration risks across the enterprise
Authors comprehensive technical baselines, engineering products, interface control documents, and architectural frameworks
Establishes engineering governance frameworks that align modular open-system standards architecture
Synthesizes disparate technical inputs from multiple stakeholders into unified, actionable engineering roadmaps.
Guides, develops, and integrates enterprise cloud-based network system architectures and interface connections into a cyber secure environment
Required Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Bachelor of science degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of experience executing enterprise-level systems engineering within DoW or aerospace sectors
Demonstrated technical understanding of USSF classified networks and IT mission systems across both on-premises and cloud architectures
Strong technical communication capability with a history of presenting complex concepts and delivering architectural products to executive military leadership
Ability to work full-time on-site embedded within a secure customer facility
Applied understanding of security principles, data protection, and compliance requirements for secure architecture design
Preferred Qualifications Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Mission Engineering, or Computer Science
IT, cybersecurity, or data related professional certifications (e.g.: AWS Certified Advanced Networking, CCNA, Network +)
Direct operational experience with USSF Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) or Space Systems Command (SSC) infrastructure and programs
Advanced technical knowledge of Cloud Architecture (AWS GovCloud), DevSecOps pipelines, and secure cross-domain solutions
Experience in building and optimizing data architecture that significantly reduces processing times for analytics and business intelligence reporting
Proficiency with Architecture Development Frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, MBSE, Cameo), including defining "as-is" and "to-be" environments across administrative, data, and technology domains
Experience applying Agile systems engineering frameworks to multi-year,…