Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges.We are seeking a Chief Engineer to build infrastructure for the USSF Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI)in Colorado Springs, CO.
NOTE: This is a proposal position and considered a Key Personnel (KP) role on the program. Award is expected in Summer 2026.
Position Summary:
TheChief Engineer for USSF OTTIserves as the senior technical authority for the Operational Test and Training Infrastructure program, responsible for defining, governing, and executing the overall technical architecture and engineering strategy across the OTTI ecosystem. This role ensures integrated, scalable, secure, and mission-aligned delivery of OTTIs distributed digital test, training, and synthetic environment capabilities supporting U.S. Space Force readiness.
The Chief Engineer provides technical leadership across all engineering domainsincluding cloud, DevSecOps, digital engineering, AI/data, synthetic environments, cyber, and systems integrationand acts as the principal technical advisor to Government and contractor leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Architecture Authority
Serve as the senior technical authority for all OTTI architecture, engineering, and integration decisions.
Define andmaintainthe OTTI technical baseline, architecture roadmap, and engineering strategy.
Ensure technical alignment across all program workstreams, integrated product teams, and subcontractors.
Chair technical review boards, architecture working groups, and engineering governance forums.
Systems-of-Systems Integration:
Lead end-to-end technical integration across OTTI components including:
Hybrid/Cloud Infrastructure
DevSecOps / Platform Engineering
Digital Engineering / MBSE
AI/ML / Data Platforms
Synthetic Training / LVC Environments
Distributed Test & Training Systems
Cyber / Zero Trust / RMF
Ensure interoperability across mission systems, simulation environments, and operational platforms.
Customer Technical Advisory:
Serve as principal technical advisor to USSF/SSC/STARCOM/OTTI Government leadership.
Advise on technical modernization roadmap, innovation adoption, and architectural trade studies.
Support customer technical planning, roadmap development, and mission engineering alignment.
Engineering Governance & Quality:
Establish and enforce engineering standards, design patterns, and technical processes.
Lead architecture/design reviews and ensure technical quality across deliverables.
Oversee technical risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with applicable security, RMF, and architectural requirements.
Innovation & Technology Strategy:
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption/integration strategies.
Drive continuous modernization of OTTI technical capabilities.
Champion reusable platform/service design and technical debt reduction.
Team Leadership / Mentorship:
Mentor engineering leads, architects, and technical SMEs.
Foster engineering excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Support technical staffing, recruiting, and workforce development.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (Masterspreferred).
15+ years of progressive engineering/technical leadership experience on complex DoW/IC/Federal programs.
10+ years in senior architecture/chief engineer/technical director roles.
Demonstrated experience architecting and integrating large-scale enterprise or mission systems.
Experience leading systems-of-systems engineering across multiple technical domains.
Experience supporting classified/secure mission environments and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
ActiveTop Secretclearance with SCI eligibility (or ability to obtain).
Desired Qualifications:
Direct experience supportingUSSF, SSC, STARCOM,SpOC, or related Space Enterprise organizations.
Experience with operational test/training systems, synthetic environments, digital ranges, or LVC architectures.
Familiarity with:
Hybrid/Multi-Cloud Architectures
Kubernetes / Platform Engineering / DevSecOps
AI/ML / Data Engineering / Analytics Platforms
Digital Engineering / MBSE / Digital Thread
Zero Trust / RMF / Continuous ATO
Distributed Edge / Tactical Compute Environments
INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, Cloud Architect, SAFe, or equivalent certifications preferred.
Key Success Attributes:
Strategic and systems-level technical thinker
Strong customer-facing technical leadership and executive communication skills
Ability to integrate diverse engineering disciplines into cohesive architectures
Strong engineering governance and quality mindset
Innovative mindset with focus on modernization and mission outcomes
WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?
Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
401K with company match
Educational Assistance and eLearning
Flexible work week
Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
Rewards and Recognition programs
Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking
