Jobs at Spectrum San Diego

Supports Navy Next Generation Jammer systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, system architecture, interface and data architecture, integration, verification and validation, operational analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, trade studies, and configuration analysis. Develops technical documentation and translates customer requirements into hardware and software specifications while addressing technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Secret security clearance is required.

Supports cybersecurity compliance for mission-critical IT systems by managing RMF artifacts, implementing NIST security controls, supporting A&A and ATO activities, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and enforcing DISA STIG hardening. Performs continuous monitoring with security tools, supports incident response and forensic analysis, delivers security awareness training, and prepares risk reports and leadership briefings. Requires on-site work, an active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain TS/SCI with polygraph.

Manage U.S. Space Force programs supporting space-enabled cyber capabilities. Lead schedules, acquisition strategies, contracts, budgets, resources, risks, cost management, requirements, stakeholder alignment, deliverables, and configuration management. Coordinate government, suppliers, and internal teams while ensuring timely, cost-effective execution of rapid research and development efforts.

Supports DoD space weapon-system acquisition programs across the full lifecycle. Advises program managers on acquisition strategy, scheduling, contracting, budgeting, and execution; develops acquisition plans, reports, briefings, and program documents; assesses contractor milestones, risks, and requirements; and supports funding coordination, obligations, expenditures, and financial reporting. Requires extensive DoD acquisition and program-management experience, strong communication skills, and SCI eligibility with willingness to undergo polygraph screening.

Leads systems engineering, mission architecting, and systems-of-systems architecture support for Space Systems Command space control programs. Develops and reviews technical requirements, models mission threads and system architectures, analyzes risks and gaps, and advises government stakeholders. Drives Digital Engineering, MBSE, SysML, Modeling Simulation and Analysis, and conversion of legacy engineering content into digital formats. Requires extensive defense systems engineering experience and SCI eligibility with potential polygraph access requirements.

Provides technical oversight and subject matter expertise for spaceborne RF payload development, requirements, design evaluation, integration, verification, deployment, and transition to operations. Assesses technology and manufacturing readiness, risks, design changes, spacecraft impacts, and contractor performance. Supports mission analysis, signal processing, CONOPS development, operator training, and on-orbit operations while advising government and customer leadership.

Leads software integration and modernization for Space Systems Command’s BMC3I ecosystem. Evaluates commercial and legacy solutions, develops integration roadmaps, supports architecture and data interoperability, coordinates testing and DevSecOps delivery, assesses readiness and technical risks, and guides transition into production and sustainment. Collaborates with developers, cybersecurity teams, program leaders, vendors, operators, and acquisition stakeholders to modernize mission-critical systems while maintaining operational continuity.

Lead complex Space Combat Power systems acquisition and program execution for the U.S. Space Force. Responsibilities include acquisition strategy, planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk and configuration management, contractor oversight, system integration, technical reviews, testing, and milestone delivery across space, ground, and mission segments.

Lead complex Space Combat Power systems acquisition and program execution for the U.S. Space Force. Responsibilities include acquisition strategy, planning, budgeting, contracting, scheduling, risk management, system integration, testing, configuration and change management, contractor oversight, technical reviews, and cross-functional coordination across space, ground, and mission segments.

Supports the US Space Force Space Systems Command by analyzing acquisition and administrative tasks, developing technical and programmatic responses, coordinating stakeholders, tracking actions, supporting meetings, and briefing leadership. The role requires managing tasks across integrated program teams, maintaining timely responses, and supporting major space-system acquisitions throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Supports U.S. Space Force PNT systems engineering and integration programs. Plans, executes, and documents system-level tests; evaluates navigation performance in electronic threat environments; analyzes test data, anomalies, and root causes; develops GPS simulator test plans and simulation scenarios; and coordinates with government customers, engineers, analysts, and technical stakeholders.

Manages federal contracts and proposals supporting defense and civil space markets. Serves as a customer-facing interface with contracting officers, leads negotiations, interprets contractual requirements, develops acquisition strategies, manages contract risks and organizational conflict-of-interest plans, and advises stakeholders on OTAs, emerging technologies, proposal compliance, and regulatory developments.

Manages federal contracts and proposals supporting defense and civil space programs. Serves as a strategic advisor through capture, proposal, negotiation, and contract execution; develops OCI mitigation plans; interprets contractual requirements; manages risk; and structures OTA, consortium, teaming, and partnership arrangements. Requires extensive federal contracting, proposal, negotiation, cost-pricing, and acquisition vehicle expertise, along with active Top Secret/SCI with SAP clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Provides systems engineering and ground-system integration support for Next Generation OPIR satellites and associated ground systems. Responsibilities span requirements, design, development, integration, testing, validation, and transition to operations. The role coordinates with development contractors, advises government stakeholders, supports acquisition activities, and applies advanced systems engineering principles across the space-system lifecycle.

Provides systems engineering and ground-system integration support for Next Generation OPIR satellites and associated ground systems. Responsibilities span requirements definition, design, development, integration, test and validation, and transition to operations. The engineer coordinates with development contractors, evaluates space and ground system hardware and software, supports space-to-ground testing, and makes technical recommendations to government stakeholders. The role requires extensive space systems experience, leadership, independent judgment, and collaboration in government-contractor environments.

Manage program-level data and configuration processes for Space Systems Command. Establish repositories, naming conventions, permissions, version control, archival practices, and compliance controls. Oversee CDRL workflows, delivery schedules, reviews, comment adjudication, acceptance tracking, and document histories. Support DoD acquisition programs by maintaining traceable, accessible, and contract-compliant technical data and deliverables.

Lead complex electronic warfare projects and experiments from planning through execution and delivery. Define objectives, schedules, resources, and risks; coordinate engineers and operators; develop test plans and documentation; oversee laboratory, ground, and flight testing; analyze system effectiveness; and brief technical findings to customers and management. The role requires strong electronic warfare knowledge, active Secret clearance, and eligibility for Top Secret clearance, with domestic and international travel.

Provide systems engineering and integration support for Space Force nuclear detection satellite and ground systems. Manage requirements development and allocation in DOORS, enterprise operational concepts, verification methods, technical baselines, and RFCs for specifications and interface control documents. Collaborate with government, military, contractor, and end-user stakeholders, and present technical assessments to leadership. The role requires DoD space and ground-system development experience and an active Secret clearance, with willingness to obtain Top Secret.

Lead systems engineering and integration for Space Force Nuclear Detection System capabilities. Responsibilities include requirements definition and allocation, architecture development, mission analysis, technical baseline management, ground software verification, hardware and software integration, DT&E and OT&E support, milestone readiness reviews, and stakeholder briefings. The role supports the development and deployment of space and ground systems while ensuring compliance with operational, technical, and customer requirements.

Provides acquisition strategy, program planning, contract management, financial tracking, technical assessments, and launch support for Department of Defense space launch systems. Advises government program managers, evaluates contractor progress and risks, develops acquisition documents and briefings, coordinates meetings and staffing, and supports funding, milestone reviews, and award fee activities. Requires DoD acquisition expertise and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.