Senior Space Systems Engineer

BryceTech is seeking a Sr Space Systems Engineer/SME (subject matter expert (SME)) 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 Sr Space Systems Engineer SME for Golden Dome would possess deep experience in space system architecture, mission design, and end-to-end systems integration, particularly for defense or national security space programs. They should be proficient in requirements development, interface control, space-to-ground integration, and have demonstrated success leading multi-mission or proliferated architectures in contested 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: System Architecture Development: Lead the design and evolution of end-to-end space system architectures, ensuring alignment with Golden Dome’s mission objectives and resiliency requirements. Requirements Engineering: Develop, manage, and validate system and subsystem-level requirements, including interface control and performance specifications across space, ground, and comm segments Systems Integration & Test Oversight: Guide integration and test planning across multi-domain components, ensuring seamless interoperability and mission assurance. Technical Trade Studies & Analysis: Conduct and lead engineering analyses and trade studies to inform design decisions, optimize system performance, and support rapid technology insertion. Stakeholder Coordination & Technical Leadership: Serve as a senior technical advisor to program leadership, coordinating across government, contractor, and mission partner teams to resolve complex engineering challenges