Chief Engineer, Ground Data Networks Division, SWAC
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The United States Space Force (USSF) in Colorado Springs is searching for a Chief Engineer, Ground Data Networks Division, SWAC (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: Serve at the forefront of space mission innovation as the Chief Engineer for the Ground Data Network Division, where you will shape the future of enterprise data architectures supporting satellite control and command-and-control operations. In this pivotal SWAC role, you will drive the design and delivery of advanced analytic solutions, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies to enhance mission resilience, security, and performance. As the division's technical authority, you will guide system architecture integration efforts-bringing together cloud, processing, and network capabilities into cohesive, interoperable solutions. You will collaborate with national laboratories, contractors, and joint service partners to develop and deliver impactful, mission-aligned capabilities. Leading cross-functional teams, you will champion innovation while ensuring technical excellence across all analytic products. Your expertise will directly inform senior leadership through clear, strategic communication of technical insights and recommendations. This is a unique opportunity to combine visionary leadership with engineering precision to strengthen the U.S. Space Force's ground data network enterprise. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a highly skilled engineering leader with deep, multidisciplinary expertise and a proven ability to apply advanced engineering principles across complex program lifecycles. They bring extensive knowledge of satellite communications, ground networks, data processing systems, and modern cloud-based architectures, combined with strong systems engineering and acquisition experience. This individual excels at managing large-scale technical projects, integrating emerging technologies, and delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions. They are a strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex challenges, develop effective solutions, and assess impacts across interconnected systems. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are essential, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, technical teams, and external partners. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1. Mastery of a wide range of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. 2. Knowledge of communication frequencies and its relation to ground networking, data processing and movement capabilities and applications (front end and back end) to include Satellite Control systems, Operational and Tactical Command and Control systems, and commercial cloud. 3. Expert knowled
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