Stellar Solutions · 4 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer / Acquisition Manager
Huntsville, AL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expStellar Solutions is a nationally recognized Great Place to Work® and a leading systems engineering services firm delivering high-impact solutions to government, commercial, and nonprofit space partners. The senior-level Systems Engineer / Acquisition Manager will support NASA's NEXUS project, focusing on acquisition strategies, program formulation, and contract compliance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain acquisition strategy documents, procurement briefings, and milestone schedules
Ensure compliance with FAR, NFS, and NASA acquisition policies
Conduct market research to identify viable acquisition approaches (e.g., contracts, Space Act Agreements, BAAs)
Assess commercial capabilities and partnership opportunities to mitigate technical and programmatic risks
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and identify capability gaps
Perform cost, schedule, and performance risk analysis; recommend mitigation strategies
Develop evaluation criteria and assist in proposal reviews
Support ranking and scoring of proposals based on technical merit and funding availability
Provide program planning, contract performance analysis, and integration support across multiple projects
Develop operational metrics and dashboards for acquisition performance tracking
Coordinate with internal teams, industry partners, and government agencies to align acquisition strategies with mission objectives
Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership and decision boards
Ensure adherence to organizational conflict of interest (OCI) plans and protect proprietary data during acquisition activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Minimum 12-15 years of space systems engineering and integration experience, including acquisition of space systems
Broad experience in space systems R&D, project/program management, financial management, acquisition and procurement support, and technology risk reduction
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence across diverse teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Teams
Ability to travel as required
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or related field
Working knowledge of NASA acquisition principles (NFS, NASA Policy Directive 1000.5C)
Familiarity with NASA systems engineering and mission development processes
Professional certification in program management, contracting, or systems engineering
Experience in industry engagement and partnership development
Company
Stellar Solutions
High impact engineering services; end-to-end technical expertise and solutions that satisfy customers’ critical needs on diverse projects
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hope DiGiusto
VP, Commercial
Celeste Ford
Board Chair and Founder
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