Chief Engineer Job at BryceTech, Huntsville, AL

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  • BryceTech
  • Huntsville, AL

Job Description



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.

Job Description



BryceTech is seeking a Chief Engineer 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 Chief Engineer for Golden Dome would have extensive experience leading the design, development, and integration of complex, multi-domain space systems—particularly within the national security space enterprise. They must be skilled in enterprise architecture, mission engineering, and technical risk management, with a proven ability to align system design with operational needs in contested and resilient space 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: 

  • Technical Authority & Architecture Oversight: Serve as the lead technical authority, shaping and validating the end-to-end system architecture to ensure alignment with Golden Dome’s mission objectives and resiliency goals. 

  • Engineering Integration & Execution: Oversee the integration of all engineering disciplines—space, ground, cyber, and communications—ensuring cohesive design, development, and operational performance

  • Technical Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks across the program lifecycle, including design trades, technology insertion, and system vulnerabilities. 

  • Mission Thread and Capability Alignment: Ensure that system designs fully support key mission threads, CONOPS, and joint operational requirements through rigorous systems engineering practice. 

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership: Lead technical coordination across government, industry, and mission partners, providing clear guidance, decision support, and strategic technical vision. 

Qualifications



Educational Requirements:

  • MA/MS 

REQUIRED Experience Requirements:

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

  • Expert in maturing technologies through all TRL levels 

  • Expert in architecture and technical requirements development 

  • Highly knowledgeable in space situational awareness architecture development and capability limitations 

  • Expert in systems engineering and program management focused on development, testing, and employing information operations, space, and airborne systems 

  • Expert in space system design, development, integration, test, and operations 

  • Expert in multiple space control-related technologies, including but not limited to optical sensors, radar, electronic support, signals intelligence, and communications 

  • Highly knowledgeable in space control mission area 

  • Demonstrates ability to develop, update, and coordinate ACAT-like program documentation 

  • Highly knowledgeable in ground system design, development, integration, test, and operations 

  • Demonstrates ability to organize and conduct system level technical design reviews and audits 

 

Desired Skillsets: 

  • Is considered a SME and recognized leader in industry

Security Clearance:

  • Active TS SCI Eligible 

Additional Information



Employment is contingent upon contract award.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors,

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