Senior Space Systems Engineer

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, and R&D program and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for four consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2023, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

BryceTech is seeking a Sr Space Systems Engineer/SME (subject matter expert (SME)) to provide advisory & assistance services (A&AS) to support a major defense program, focusing on Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition life cycle planning and Space Force systems.  The ideal Sr Space Systems Engineer SME for Golden Dome would possess deep experience in space system architecture, mission design, and end-to-end systems integration, particularly for defense or national security space programs. They should be proficient in requirements development, interface control, space-to-ground integration, and have demonstrated success leading multi-mission or proliferated architectures in contested environments.  

The Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDACP) (SSC/SZ), Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) (SSC/BC) provides highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to meet current and projected DoD operational requirements. SSC/SZ-BC develops, integrates, tests, deploys, sustains, and supports operations for systems that meet strategic and tactical operational needs. This mission area requires personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• System Architecture Development: Lead the design and evolution of end-to-end space system architectures, ensuring alignment with Golden Dome’s mission objectives and resiliency requirements. 

• Requirements Engineering: Develop, manage, and validate system and subsystem-level requirements, including interface control and performance specifications across space, ground, and comm segments 

• Systems Integration & Test Oversight: Guide integration and test planning across multi-domain components, ensuring seamless interoperability and mission assurance. 

• Technical Trade Studies & Analysis: Conduct and lead engineering analyses and trade studies to inform design decisions, optimize system performance, and support rapid technology insertion. 

• Stakeholder Coordination & Technical Leadership: Serve as a senior technical advisor to program leadership, coordinating across government, contractor, and mission partner teams to resolve complex engineering challenges 

Educational Requirements:  

• MS 

REQUIRED Experience:  

• Expert in classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts, development, build, and test) 

• Expert in space control-related technologies, including but not limited to, electromagnetic spectrum, signal processing, comms 

• Expert in developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts 

• Highly knowledgeable in electronic attack technologies and system design implementation 

• Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements development, configuration control, and government Deficiency Review (DR) board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management 

Desired Skillsets: 

• Is considered a SME and recognized leader in industry  

Security Clearance:  

• Active TS/SCI

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.