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Job description
GDIT is hiring a Chief Engineer, Space Ground Systems — a full-time, based in Albuquerque, NM role. Apply directly on GDIT's careers page below.
HADES - Chief Engineer - Space Ground Systems
Location: USA NM Albuquerque
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Type of Requisition:
PipelineClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Architecture Development, Satellite Ground Systems, Space Systems, Systems DevelopmentCertifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)Experience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Join General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and help tackle some of the nation’s most complex space and ground-system challenges. The U.S. Space Force’s HADES program is seeking a Ground Systems Chief Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to lead technical strategy, system architecture, and mission integration for next‑generation satellite C2 capabilities.
Role Overview
As the program’s senior technical leader, you will guide end‑to‑end systems engineering for advanced satellite ground systems. You’ll shape architecture, drive mission risk management, and lead integration across cyber, crypto, communications, and cloud‑based technologies.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the full systems engineering lifecycle, using authoritative data and model‑based engineering to reduce risk and improve product quality
• Drive technical requirements, test-driven design, and verification approaches
• Architect modular, open‑systems designs and identify reusable components
• Direct implementation aligned to change management and system baselines
• Oversee integration using automated, model-driven interface control
• Build comprehensive test strategies across unit, subsystem, integration, and end‑to‑end levels
• Coordinate validation with users, customers, and mission stakeholders
• Design repeatable sustainment processes and data-driven maintenance insights
• Oversee mission‑unique software integration and interface management
• Lead system-of-systems integration across space and ground segments
• Perform architecture and engineering analysis including requirements, interfaces, data architectures, performance, lifecycle costs, and CONOPS
• Support risk management with technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate closely with Government, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor partners
Basic Qualifications
• BS in a technical field required; MS preferred
• 15+ years systems engineering experience in aerospace, satellite ground systems, or major DoD programs
• 4+ years in senior technical leadership (Chief Engineer, Lead Architect, Technical Director)
• Experience with at least three of the following:
- – Satellite ground control systems (MCC/SOC)
- – Hybrid cloud architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on‑prem)
- – Multi‑mission, multi‑classification environments
- – Enterprise software‑intensive or low‑cost R&D systems
- – Complex configuration management for ground infrastructures
- – DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC
- – High‑availability 24x7 operations (99.9%+)
• Active TS with SCI eligibility
Required Certifications
• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional OR Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP
• CISSP or Security+ (8140)
• One of: SAFe Architect, DoDAF/MODAF, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?
- Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- 401K with company match
- Educational Assistance and eLearning
- Flexible work week
- Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
- Rewards and Recognition programs
- Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
10-25%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA NM AlbuquerqueAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Chief Engineer, Space Ground Systems at GDIT?
The required skills for Chief Engineer, Space Ground Systems at GDIT include: CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+.
What is the seniority level for Chief Engineer, Space Ground Systems at GDIT?
Chief Engineer, Space Ground Systems at GDIT is a Staff / Principal / Manager level position.
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