General Engineer

Space Development Agency Redstone Arsenal, Alabama $ 130,987 – $ 197,200

Contract Closes 29 Oct 2026 · 7 days left

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama $ 130,987 – $ 197,200 Contract Closes 29 Oct 2026

What the job is
The job is for a General Engineer at the Space Development Agency. It is located in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The role is part of the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The job is a term position up to 4 years but can become permanent.

What you will do
You will act as the main technical advisor for the Mission Operations Chief Engineer. You will give clear advice to leaders and engineering teams. You will help solve problems with spacecraft and ground systems in real time. You will manage configuration and documentation for hardware, software and procedures. You will chair change control meetings. You will design and run integration and test campaigns. You will review and approve engineering data packages.

What you need
You need a bachelor degree in engineering or a related field. You should have experience with space systems, cloud architectures, or ground networks. You should be able to work in a fast paced environment and lead teams. You should know how to manage configuration and change control. You should have good written and verbal communication skills.

What you will get
You will work with flag-level leadership and cross-agency teams. You will gain experience in high-risk space missions. You will be part of a mission critical team. Salary is between 130987 and 197200. The job is on-site only.