Ground Systems Technical Manager, Secret Clearance

Maxar Technologies

Ground Systems Technical Manager for U.S. Space Force developing missile warning and reconnaissance solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering and program management, with a strong focus on developing and managing Technical Requirements Documents, Interface Control Documents, and applying Model-Based Systems Engineering approaches. Proven ability to lead teams in technical specifications and interface management while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems EngineeringTechnical Requirements Documents (TRDs)Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Secret ClearanceINCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringTechnical Specifications DevelopmentInterface Control Documents (ICDs)Requirements VerificationAgile MethodologiesSysMLEnterprise ArchitectCAMEODOORS NextGenTechnical Report Writing

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTechnical CommunicationTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeJiraConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional CertificationTS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD 5000.01DoD 5000.02Space SystemsLarge-Scale Systems EngineeringConfiguration Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote SensingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

develop, integrate, and manage Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Models-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products
provide technical advice to senior program managers and executives on space system and segment design and test issues
perform systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification
analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate stakeholders to implement recommended solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
4+ years of experience working on large-scale systems engineering, integration, and development programs
2+ years of experience with performing and leading a team in the development and management of technical specifications, ICDs, concepts of operations (CONOPS), architectural designs, and integration and test plans
Experience leading requirements and interface management efforts for a major program
Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across large stakeholder groups through review boards, including configuration control or engineering review
Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
Preferred Qualifications: Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Gen OPIR, FORGE, WSF-M, or EWS
Experience using MBSE approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines
Experience creating and managing Jira tickets and Confluence pages
Experience with SysML, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, or DOORS NextGen
Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
TS/SCI clearance
Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

robust 401(k) with company match
mental health resources
student loan repayment assistance
adoption reimbursement
pet insurance