Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Senior Program Management & Acquisition Support for a role in Albuquerque, NM.

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth background on satellite vehicle bus and/or subsystems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

SETA Roles and Responsibilities include:

Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical expertise.
Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents.
Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to verify program needs and identified to meet project goals.
Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed.
Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects, ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources.
Aids in the development of a Monthly Status Report on all support efforts, including updates in status and performance, major activities, challenges and opportunities, deliverables, and subcontractor performance.
Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings.
Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition.
Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions.
Coordination will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary for the systems to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Space Force.
Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government
management on design challenges, delivery and integration, and supports system program reviews
Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently.
Oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.
An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license.
MA/MS/ME degree.
Proven experience and/or qualifications in development and fielding satellite systems.
Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs.
Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing.
Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition.
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management.
Direct experience working within a government Program Office environment.
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS).
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland AFB, NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States.

Desired Qualifications:

Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI.
System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office.
Experience with rapid prototyping.
Experience with integrated air, space and cyberspace capabilities.
Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software.
Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs.
Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems.
Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems.
Fluency with IC organizations.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the company

Space Systems Integration provides engineering services in Northern Virginia, focusing on space systems and related programs. The company works by offering engineering support, systems integration, and technical services to government and defense projects. It differentiates itself through its emphasis on space systems and its location in the Northern Virginia region, which positions it to work closely with government agencies and defense contractors. The goal is to deliver reliable engineering solutions that help customers plan, build, and integrate space-related systems and programs.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chantilly, Virginia

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

SSI’s careers page posted July 2026, showing active hiring demand in Northern Virginia.
LinkedIn updated September 1, 2026, confirming Chantilly-area headquarters and operational continuity.
Defense space spending remains strong around Space Force integration work SSI sells into.

What critics are saying

HigherGov shows SSI’s MAS contract ended November 7, 2024, shrinking visible pipeline.
SSI has no publicly visible federal awards after June 3, 2025, signaling stagnation.
September 15, 2026 registration expiration risks awards suspension if renewal slips.

What makes Space Systems Integration unique

SSI has 2005 roots in TS/SCI space systems engineering for defense and intelligence.
SSI’s niche spans integration, test, launch prep, and mission management for space programs.
SSI’s Northern Virginia footprint keeps it close to Space Force and IC customers.

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