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Space Launch Engineer, SSC/SYD 80
Space Systems Command
Kirtland AFB, NM
- $90,479 to $139,871 USD / year
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM L is searching for a Space Launch Engineer to support SSC/SYD 80 (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
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Senior Engineer, SSC/SW
Space Systems Command
Chantilly, VA
- $142,488 to $195,200 USD / year
The United States Space Force (USSF) in Chantilly, VA is searching for a Senior Engineer to support SSC/SW (NH-0801-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).
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ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Crane, IN
- $125,776 to $192,331 USD / year
You will serve as an Engineer or Scientist in the Radar Sustainment and Antenna Test Br. (LXLT), Radar Technologies Div. (LXL), Sensor Integration and Technology Dept. (LX) of NAVAL SURFACE…
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Quality Assurance Engineer - PHP
Eliassen Group
Juneau, AK
- $40 to $50 USD / hour
Our client seeks a results-driven Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to support Policyholder Portal applications. The role requires manual, automation, mobile, API, and database testing…
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Associate Software Engineer - Full Stack Developer
Franklin Templeton
Baltimore, MD
- $100,400 to $118,200 USD / year
The Enterprise Data, Governance & Integration Platforms Engineering team builds and manages foundational data, API, integration, and application platforms that enable scalable, secure, and…
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General Engineer - NIPM
Federal Aviation Administration
Lenexa, KS
- $113,603 to $176,120 USD / year
…government, and the Department of Defense for the implementation and integration of NAS projects and…
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Field System Technician
Bechtel Corporation
Millersport, OH
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General Engineer
Space Systems Command
Peterson AFB, CO
- $129,096 to $197,200 USD / year
…systems engineering leader to join our team to be the Chief Engineer of the SFPAE-INF Capability Trade Council. The ideal candidate will have a technical education, an in-depth knowledge of…
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GPS Engineer
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara
Participate in new tool builds, system integration activities, and first-tool startups at customer sites.
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Supervisory Engineer - Strategic Education Outreach Director
Naval Sea Systems Command
Naval Surface Warfare Center, MD
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
…will ensure STEM Program connectivity across NSWCCD, assist in integration/assessment of existing STEM activities across technical departments/facilities and propose new events for the…
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MISSILE BRANCH SAFETY LEAD
STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)
Washington Navy Yard, DC
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
You will be responsible for system engineering, integration and test of the assigned program. | You will review and assess overall progress, and develop solutions for all technical,…
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Snowflake Data Engineer
EXL Talent Acquisition Team
NY
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Data Engineer with strong expertise in Fivetran, dbt, Snowflake, and modern cloud data engineering practices. The candidate should also have…
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Senior Data Center Controls Engineer
Google
Reston, VA · Atlanta, GA · Austin, TX · Kirkland, WA · New York, NY · San Francisco, CA · Sunnyvale, CA
Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing and troubleshooting BMS and Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers and software such as Ignition and Factory…
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General Engineer
Missile Defense Agency
Schriever AFB, CO · Redstone Arsenal, AL
- $130,987 to $197,200 USD / year
…The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a General Engineer for The Engineering Directorate supporting Command & Control, Battle Management & Communications…
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)
Air Combat Command
Luke AFB, AZ
- $93,629 to $121,720 USD / year
Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of assigned environmental program or programs through application of professional knowledge and skill in the practices, processes, and techniques…
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Aerospace Engineer
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Fort Eustis, VA
- $127,646 to $195,190 USD / year
About the Position: Serves as a Aerospace Engineer for the US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Aviation Integration Directorate, located in Fort Eustis, VA.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New Orleans, LA · Rock Island, IL · Vicksburg, MS · Saint Paul, MN · Saint Louis, MO · Memphis, TN
- $106,437 to $150,852 USD / year
About the Position: Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Engineer, providing authoritative technical guidance, design oversight, and team leadership for complex engineering projects…
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Quality Analyst Engineer - Senior
Information Systems
United States
- $120,000 to $135,000 USD / year
· Knowledge of integration testing of third-party systems.
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Field System Technician
Bechtel
Millersport, OH
Review any application deviations raised by the project team, evaluate their impact on other applications, data integration, and work processes, and works with the functional PIIM and…
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Civil Engineer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rock Island, IL · New Orleans, LA · Saint Louis, MO · Vicksburg, MS · Memphis, TN · Saint Paul, MN
- $89,508 to $126,859 USD / year
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Technical Architect Senior
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $201,950 USD / year
As Senior Technical Architect, you will provide technical leadership across the architecture, development, integration, and operation of an automated insurance platform. Your…
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Quality Assurance Engineer - PHP
Eliassen Group
Pierre, SD
- $40 to $50 USD / hour
Our client seeks a results-driven Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to support Policyholder Portal applications. The role requires manual, automation, mobile, API, and database testing…
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
San Diego, CA · Patuxent River, MD
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
You will serve as a INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER in the Mission Systems Group, Avionics Engineering Department, Avionics Systems Engineering Division, Tactical Avionics Branch of…
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IT Software Engineer, EA EPS
Micron Technology, Inc.
Boise, ID
Analyze and troubleshoot complex system and integration issues across Kinaxis, SAP, and BY, leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and AI-Enabled tools where applicable to…
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World Bank Group
Washington, DC
The Solution Engineer will work under limited supervision and is expected to provide informed technical advice to stakeholders. The candidate will work closely with Trust Fund business…

Space Systems Command

Senior Engineer, SSC/SW

Chantilly, VA, United States

$142,488 to $195,200 USD / year

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Pay: $142,488 to $195,200 USD / year
Apply by: Nov 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Summary Do not email applications. To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

For additional information on other USSF direct hire opportunities visit the Air Force Civilian Careers Space Force website and follow USSF on LinkedIn.Duties The United States Space Force (USSF) in Chantilly, VA is searching for a Senior Engineer to support SSC/SW (NH-0801-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent).

Description:

In this high-impact senior engineering role, you will serve as a principal technical leader and consultant overseeing the development, production, and long-term sustainment of vital defense space programs across the Department of Defense, the United States Air Force, and the United States Space Force. You will apply advanced, multidisciplinary engineering principles to solve complex, unprecedented technical challenges, evaluate cutting-edge technological advancements, and provide authoritative recommendations directly to senior executive leadership regarding the strategic continuation, redirection, or integration of major defense systems. Acting as a collaborative bridge across military branches, defense agencies, and commercial aerospace industry partners, you will direct technical working groups, resolve controversial engineering issues, and lead crucial acquisition and readiness reviews to safeguard mission success and preserve operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness.

To excel in this executive technical capacity, candidates should possess a professional degree in engineering from an accredited institution and bring extensive, full-lifecycle systems engineering and technical program management experience within complex defense or aerospace environments. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional communication skills to defend technical positions, build cross-organizational consensus, and translate intricate technical trade-offs into decisive strategic guidance for top-level officials. Candidates must possess or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top-Secret security clearance, pass random drug testing, satisfy annual confidential financial disclosure reporting, and be prepared for occasional military or commercial air travel. Additionally, the selected professional will be required to obtain advanced professional credentials, including third-tier certification in information assurance management within twelve months of appointment, as well as fulfill highest-level certification requirements established by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act in fields such as systems engineering or test and evaluation.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is an engineering authority in space and missile systems possessing an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and extensive full-lifecycle systems engineering and defense acquisition experience within Space Systems Command, the United States Space Force, or broader national security space environments. As a senior technical leader and systems engineering and configuration management process owner, they bring proven experience directing programs from concept exploration and design reviews through production, testing, and operational fielding while ensuring operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness. The candidate demonstrates significant experience tailoring formal Request for Proposal instructions, evaluating source selections, and serving as a voting representative on Acquisition Strategy Panels, Failure Review Boards, and Independent Program Assessment reviews. Additionally, they possess the technical breadth to direct multidisciplinary working groups spanning cybersecurity and information assurance, radio frequency spectrum management, mission assurance, reliability engineering, software development, and parts, materials, and processes. Holding senior defense acquisition workforce credentials in engineering and technical management or recognized professional engineering certifications, the ideal candidate has a documented track record of advising executive and flag-level leadership on high-impact, precedent-setting technical decisions and integrating complex multi-agency systems architectures.

Qualifications

The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions. How you will be evaluated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.How to apply To submit your resume for this Direct Hire opportunity click here.

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