Space Systems Engineer SME

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Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29665 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $112,421.00 - $160,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

 

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
  • Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
  • Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
  • Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
  • Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.


These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Job Description

Warfare Systems (WS) is hiring a Space Engineer / SIGINT SME to provide systems engineering expertise for the life cycle management of ISR capabilities and systems. Moreover, this position researches, evaluates, and provides detailed technical reviews on technologies, data, programs, projects, and capabilities; provide recommendations, reports, issue resolutions, advice, and assistance to government Contract Officer Representatives (CORs), requirements owners, and stakeholders to improve Space ISR mission effectiveness and future acquisitions efforts. This role requires the SME to provide engineering documentation reflecting scientific analysis of specified or recommended solutions (e.g. antenna size and dimensions, power requirements, signal processing, cryptologic analysis, schematics for electronic data flow or communications paths).

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Draft, analyze, review, advise, and assist with test and evaluation program planning; provide support to installation, testing, and other technical documentation for ISR operations in support of space systems, missions and their activities. Test plans and procedures shall be matched to Government specified pass/fail technical criteria.
  • Develop detailed analysis and strategies supporting technologies, techniques, and/or tactics for intelligence systems acquisitions, ongoing advanced intelligence initiatives, and space ISR operations.
  • Coordinate, manage, advise, and assist with technical requirements for fulfilling intelligence requirements for acquisition organizations, leading to intelligence planning, collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination planning analysis activities and capability acquisition for ISR mission directorate.
  • Serve as the senior technical advisor for engineering activities and will be responsible for conveying Government guidance and aiding all ISR Operations Integration staff offices, FIELDCOMs, and subordinate organizations.
  • Support the creation, planning, and maintenance of master schedules encompassing all intelligence systems, their acquisition and sustainment for SpOC/S2 and its ISR units. Analyze technical reports and provide advice and assistance with determining key information, defining ISR capability performance parameters, tracking and resolving milestone conflicts, in-line with joint capabilities integration and development system or other acquisition guidance/approaches. 
  • Document required/relevant processes, operating instructions, and standard operating procedures for inclusion into future operations/program efforts.
  • Advise and assist with planning, organizing, and managing critical technical aspects of the development, production, and/or deployment of capabilities.
  • Participate in and provide advice and assistance with Working Groups (WGs), Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs). Perform analysis of read-ahead technical documentation and post-meeting validation of provided technical information. 
  • Collaborate with engineers and intelligence requirements managers to identify intelligence needs and gaps. Produce timely research, information, and technical studies for identifying space related ISR technologies and projecting likely upgrade and replacement paths for technologies in response to customer requirements.
  • Draft, analyze, and submit reports summarizing conclusions, advice, and recommendations for meeting space intelligence needs and gaps in support of stakeholder requirements.
  • Provide advice, assistance, and systems engineering expertise for acquisitions strategies and management of portfolios supporting SpOC system life cycle support.
  • Develop detailed analysis and strategies supporting technologies, techniques, and/or tactics for intelligence systems evolution and transformation supporting space system(s) Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTP) requirements.
  • Track, advise, and assist supported organizations with creation and maintenance of the organization’s intelligence lifecycle programs consistent with government approved priorities, vision and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Position requires active TS/SCI, may be subject to a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph and enhanced security checks.
  • Have at least five years of experience in SIGINT ops support and signals analysis in past ten years.
  • 12 years relevant experience providing support services to government ISR.
  • Master’s degree in a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree plus an additional 5 years of experience for a total of 17 years of experience. 

Preferred Requirements

  • Knowledge of signals collection and management a plus.
  • Background with NSA processes preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree desired, however multiple years of practical experience are preferred.
  • CI Poly desired.

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.