We deliver insight to operations: Through technological insight we make new capabilities possible and are committed to transitioning technology fully to operations. Our insights gained from operational interaction further fuels our technology development efforts.

Our team is comprised of experienced professionals with diverse technical backgrounds from across the DoD, Intelligence, and Commercial worlds. Through technological insight we make new capabilities possible and are committed to operationalizing the state-of-the-art. 

Blue Sky is seeking a Systems Engineer with experience to lead programs focused on classified hardware security. The incoming SETA will run multiple performer teams and ensure program timelines are met and results are achieved. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expertise and assistance to the Government Program Manager in the execution of multiple advanced hardware technology development programs 
• Integrate and coordinate program activities with the Program Manager and other government and SETA team members 
• Perform detailed task planning and oversee transition progress with a range of DoD partners 
• Oversee scheduling of program activity and milestones, and contractor progress 
• Lead programmatic and technical discussions to initiate new program concepts  
• Demonstrate technical knowledge in designing and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems and an ability to guide the engineering development of modern hardware systems 

Required qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI
• Expertise in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) design and hardware 
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience with a preference towards DoD-compliant program systems engineering processes
• A BA/BS degree

Desired qualifications:

• Advanced STEM degree
• Experience in engineering and/or acquisition of Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DoD hardware systems
• Knowledge of IC and/or DoD acquisition roles, processes, and/or program management

Highly competitive salary and benefits for qualified and motivated candidates seeking mission-focused work that will directly impact national security objectives.  

Blue Sky Innovators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.