Senior Acquisition Engineer

Role overview Support government customers in planning and assessing acquisitions for space, ground, and launch systems. You’ll bring systems engineering and acquisition expertise to programs across their lifecycle, helping teams shape strategies, evaluate technical options, and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities - Advise program offices, vendors, and other stakeholders on acquisition strategies and systems development approaches. - Assess system requirements, designs, and architectures with multidisciplinary teams. - Conduct independent technical and risk assessments for acquisition milestones and help develop early design concepts. - Support procurement planning, including market research, industry events, and source selection. - Mentor colleagues and contribute technical guidance on acquisition and systems engineering work.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. - At least 12 years of relevant experience in space acquisition and systems engineering. - Experience leading or advising multidisciplinary technical teams and programs. - Experience with acquisition development, technical and milestone reviews, and procurement under both FAR and non-FAR processes. - Background developing or assessing acquisition strategies and analyses that inform decisions. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to manage concurrent work and occasional travel.

Nice to have - Advanced degree in engineering or another STEM field, or 15 or more years of relevant experience. - Familiarity with government acquisition and systems engineering practices, space systems, and emerging space technologies. - Recognition as a subject matter expert in a relevant area.

Benefits and work setup This is a part-time, remote role that may require onsite support. Occasional business travel may be needed.