Chief Engineer – Engineer Systems

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Chief Engineer leading advanced engineering efforts at HII Mission Technologies. Guiding solutions architecture and space-related R&D initiatives with multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,954 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLGRPCMicroservicesSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and implement secure solutions for classified and unclassified DoD environments
Serve as technical lead and Solutions Architect to meet customer objectives on schedule and within budget
Develop and maintain comprehensive systems architecture documentation
Lead cross functional engineering teams across software, network, IT, cloud, and other applicable domains
Ensure solutions align with NIST RMF and DoD accreditation requirements
Design cloud ready and web-based architectures for on prem datacenters and major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Define and oversee API integration strategies (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets)
Apply modular open systems approaches and microservices design principles
Support internal R&D efforts to advance technical capabilities and prototype emerging technologies
Present complex technical concepts to senior leadership and DoW stakeholders
Lead and support proposal solutioning efforts for follow-on and related work
Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
10-12 years of experience in systems engineering and architecture, preferably with Space-related training, test, or operations technologies
Proven experience developing secure solutions for DoD customers
Expertise in enterprise IT, network architecture, and cybersecurity
Strong proficiency with NIST RMF and DoD accreditation processes
Experience designing datacenter and cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deep understanding of API integration methodologies and protocols
Experience with modular open systems and microservices architecture
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
Familiarity with Agile systems engineering practices
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non technical audiences
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (or ability to obtain/maintain)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringsystems architecturesecure solutions developmentAPI integrationcloud architecturemicroservices architecturemodular open systemscybersecurityNIST RMFDoD accreditation

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationpresentation skillscross-functional team leadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationtechnical documentationproposal solutioninginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Top-Secret clearanceSCI eligibility