Space Force Technical Director

For our client, we are seeking a Space Force Technical Director to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space.

This role will drive technical strategy and solution development in support of mission-critical space programs. The position will partner closely with customers, capture teams, and executive stakeholders to translate requirements into compelling technical approaches and strengthen competitive opportunities. It is well suited for a senior technologist who can combine systems engineering depth with customer-facing leadership across the full acquisition lifecycle.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $131,300 – $237,350 annually

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Space Force SE&I contracts with a focus on technical solutions and requirements decomposition.
• Engage customers to develop opportunity strategies and align them with the company's capabilities.
• Collaborate on white papers and proposals that demonstrate technical thought leadership.
• Assist capture teams in identifying and pursuing business opportunities.
• Lead the technical aspects of capture strategy development and create compelling value propositions.
• Conduct customer meetings to understand requirements and deliver solution presentations.
• Draft initial solution elements and validate them with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a technical or scientific field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in relevant technical disciplines, including national security space programs.
• 5+ years of experience in three of the following areas: Networking Engineering, Cybersecurity, System Development, AI/ML, Data Science, or related disciplines, with expertise in at least one.
• Expertise in Systems Engineering across the entire acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience in command & control (C2) systems for space operations integration.
• Prior experience leading technology analysis or research projects.
• Excellent communication skills in writing, speaking, and listening.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with onsite requirements at specific locations.
• Opportunity to engage in high-level discussions with executive and mission stakeholders.
• Access to ongoing professional development and customer engagement opportunities.
• Participation in innovative projects that influence national security space programs.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.