Chief Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient! Astrion is seeking a seasoned Chief Systems Engineer in the Melbourne, Florida area to support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) S3, Assured Access to Space (AATS) AA3/5/8, and Assured Access (AAA). In this key position, you will help enable the full spectrum of AATS mission areas capabilities to include Range, Space lift / Access; Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SML); Space/Launch Vehicle Research and Development (R&D); and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO) to empower warfighters worldwide. What you will do * Proficiency and experience applying systems engineering fundamentals and products to/for complex aerospace systems (preferably DoD space programs). Ideally, this includes experience in space launch range requirements development, mission communications, and configuration control. * Engineering experience with the Eastern and Western launch and test ranges. * Experience and expertise with Eastern/Western Range operations, maintenance, and sustainment including knowledge of range safety, environmental, communications, infrastructure, facilities, and launch operations. * The ability to leverage network of contacts at U.S. Space Force Field Commands and HQ to strategize with, and quickly and thoroughly meet short suspense taskings. * Familiarity and/or experience with Space Access, Mobility and Logistics concepts. * Experience in standing up new program / organizational structures and future funding involving Space Access, Mobility and Logistics (SAML), to include responsive space activities. * Experience in planning and scheduling of Space Vehicle processing management activities * Familiarity and/or experience with Congressional, legislative, legal, and national policy matters affecting Space Access, Mobility and Logistics, National Security Space Launch and Range-related matters. * Familiarity and/or experience with allied mission partners abroad. Experience in international affairs aspects of communicating technical documents and concepts * Familiarity and/or experience with special access program security involving ISSM and ISSO functions, facilities, equipment, and all security disciplines (PERSEC; INFOSEC; Physical Security; Security Education and Training Awareness) Skills you will need Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relevant discipline and 16 years of related experience (master's degree requires 14 years) in technical program management, systems engineering, and acquisition within the areas of Space Launch, Space Control, and Reconnaissance * 5 years experience leading technical/engineering teams. * Qualified applicants must possess an active TS/SCI eligibility at contract start. * US citizenship required. CJ FloridaJobs

Location: Merritt Island, Florida, US

Posted Date: 11/11/2025