D&I Director/Chief Engineer, SME

D&I Director/Chief Engineer, SME

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (On-site)

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We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to support the NISSC III program. In this role, you will work with mission-critical systems essential to national defense and national security priorities. This is a full-time, on-site position for a technical leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about engineering excellence, digital transformation, and high‑standards execution in support of National Defense.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality, and a desire to contribute to a dynamic and innovative engineering environment, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Analyze, develop, and maintain NISSC III sustainment-covered requirements in collaboration with the Government Program Office

• Maintain requirements documentation and metadata, including traceability, within a Digital Engineering environment

• Collaborate with the Government Program Office to implement and sustain integrated Digital Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes

• Coordinate and perform joint Cadence Managed Deliveries (CMD) Program Increment (PI) planning sessions with the System Program Office (SPO) to identify tasks, resource needs, and milestones aligned to SPO-approved priorities

• Collaborating with the SPO to conduct Event Managed Deliveries (EMD) Integrated Sustainment Services (ISS) project planning sessions, identifying tasks and milestones and planning resource application

• Ensure effective system operator capability for Single Integrated Space Picture (SISP) O&M activities and maintain availability of SISP and SPADOC equipment

• Review, validate, and release configuration items—including documents and drawings—while identifying gaps or misrepresentations

• Support the Program Office and System Program Office (Government) as directed

• Participate in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs); ensure timely submission of required reports

• Assist in documenting and implementing hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable government standards

• Lead, mentor, and guide the entire engineering organization

• Perform additional tasks as required to support program success 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience; Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.

• US Citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI upon hire.

• Strong desire to grow and learn emerging technologies in the missile early warning domain

• Demonstrated experience writing and editing government documentation

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Demonstrated creativity, technical initiative, and resourcefulness

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other document management, engineering, and collaboration tools   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in related field with 10+ years of experience

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate and advocate discipline-related knowledge, services, and programs

• Proven experience managing and delivering projects on time and within budget, with strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)

• Deep understanding of software development, engineering, and networking concepts

• Experience with Space Force MBSE practices and program elements

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