Chief Engineer - Mission Operations Center (MOC)

Stellar Solutions is seeking a Chief Engineer to support a new, fast-paced Mission Operations Center (MOC) environment supporting a complex, multi-vendor ground enterprise. In this role, you will serve as the technical leader for all Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities, guiding architecture, integration, verification, and operational readiness efforts across a hybrid cloud/on-prem environment supporting enterprise orchestration, situational awareness, and resilient data transport capabilities.

The selected candidate will work closely with the prime contractor, government stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful integration and operational execution across the enterprise.

In this role, you will:

Lead all System-of-Systems (SoS) integration activities for the program, including interface definition, external ICD coordination, enterprise data flow integration, and cross-system interoperability
• Direct development and management of the requirements baseline, including decomposition, allocation, traceability, and configuration control
• Oversee MBSE modeling, digital architecture products, and authoritative technical baselines
• Lead the design and integration of hybrid architectures spanning on-premises and cloud-based services
• Lead technical trades, technology insertion strategies, and performance optimization efforts across MVP, MVCR, and future capability releases
• Provide technical leadership for orchestration of multi-vendor network services, path optimization, resource prioritization, and operational responsiveness
• Develop approaches for enterprise health, status, and performance monitoring to support situational awareness
• Guide the design of anomaly detection, troubleshooting workflows, and automated remediation capabilities
• Oversee integration of Zero-Trust principles, cross-domain solutions, accreditation requirements, and MLS operations
• Lead end-to-end IVV&T strategy including test planning, verification closure, readiness events, and transition-to-operations activities
• Represent the SE&I subcontractor in technical forums with the prime contractor and government stakeholders
• Guide junior engineers and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across software
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across the engineering organization

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and leadership in Systems Engineering supporting space, ground, or mission enterprise systems
• Experience architecting or integrating hybrid cloud/on-prem mission systems
• Strong understanding of design, integration, and testing standards for complex ground system architectures, data transport systems, and multi-vendor service orchestration
• Understanding of network engineering, cybersecurity architectures, and enterprise operational constructs
• Proficiency with MBSE tools and modeling approaches
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams within large-scale technical programs
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with commercial pLEO or other relay-satellite service integration
• Experience tailoring commercial solutions for effective operational use in government systems supporting the warfighter
• Familiarity with AI/ML analytics supporting network performance and operational visibility
• Prior experience serving as a Chief Engineer on major programs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 15+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Minimum of 5 years leading SE&I teams or large technical programs
• Advanced degree preferred

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Top-Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
• Location & Travel Requirements

Primary duty location: Virginia or Colorado (hybrid work option available). Occasional travel to customer and partner sites required.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $220,000 annually. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, participation in our profit sharing/retirement program (PSP), and a comprehensive benefits package. When combined, these elements can significantly increase total compensation.

Stellar Solutions offers a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities.

This role offers the opportunity to shape a next-generation Mission Operations Center at the forefront of enterprise mission integration, hybrid cloud operations, and resilient operational architectures supporting critical national security missions.