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Sphinx Defense

Chief Engineer

Chantilly, VAFrom $225kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Sphinx seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and serve as the primary engineering authority for a satellite communications space-ground software program. This role requires guiding system architecture, technical strategy, risk management, and cross-functional execution while interfacing with government customers and partner organizations.

What you'll do

  • Establish technical authority and guidance on system architecture, engineering decisions, and risk management for space-ground SATCOM programs
  • Lead development of scalable and resilient system and ground segment architectures supporting mission performance and long-term sustainment
  • Author and maintain Space-to-Ground Interface Control Documents ensuring compatibility between space payloads and ground systems
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration between software, systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams
  • Define technical roadmaps, standards, and interface strategies; manage technical risks and dependencies throughout execution
  • Support cybersecurity RMF activities, proposal efforts, and mentorship of engineering teams

What they're looking for

  • Space-ground systems design and integration (12+ years)
  • SATCOM systems experience including command and control and mission operations (8+ years)
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (5+ years)
  • Software-intensive systems engineering and architecture
  • Modern software architectures and containerized applications
  • Cloud-based infrastructure and IaaS environments (5+ years)
  • Systems engineering and technical program leadership
  • Interface definition and integration management
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Sphinx Defense

Sphinx Defense builds ground communications and data-transport systems supporting US government satellites, with a focus on scalable backend infrastructure and software-defined SATCOM capabilities. The company is hiring Backend Engineers to develop core platform services and experienced Chief Engineers to provide technical leadership and serve as primary engineering authorities for satellite communications programs.

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