Foreign Military Sales Lead Engineer

📍 Los Angeles, California · 🏛 Space Systems Command · 💰 $146,632–$197,200 per year · 🎓 NH 4 · 🧭 General Engineering (0801) · ⏳ Closes Nov 20, 2026 · 6 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Systems Delta 89 (SYD 89) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Foreign Military Sales Lead Engineer (NH-0801-04, GS 14/15 equivalent). Description: Space Systems Command (SSC) is seeking a proactive, senior-level Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Engineering Lead to serve as the overarching technical authority directing the development, integration, and feasibility of critical national security space mission architectures. In this high-impact position, the selected leader will oversee complex engineering activities for FMS space acquisition programs, advise senior leadership, and represent the organization in high-level engagements across the Department of War (DoW) and interagency partners to ensure delivered solutions effectively meet warfighter needs. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in defense systems acquisition, a passion for advancing military space power, and the ability to operate under a flexible Satellite Agency Worksite (SAW) agreement if located near other United States Air Force or United States Space Force installations. The ideal candidate is an accomplished engineering professional with a STEM bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution, an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance (or the immediate capability to obtain one), and a minimum of 10 years of defense program engineering experience heavily focused on space mission and systems-level architectures. This highly competitive technical leader brings a comprehensive understanding of multidisciplinary engineering concepts, hands-on experience in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) engineering management-specifically advising on the acquisition and releasability of critical space mission system components-and either possesses or can readily acquire a Practitioner Level Certification in Engineering and Technical Management. Exceptionally skilled in both written and oral communication, they must excel at evaluating and integrating cutting-edge technological advancements into system development while seamlessly building consensus, resolving complex conflicts, and representing the organization effectively among diverse Department of War (DoW), interagency, and international stakeholders. Key Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of a wide range of advanced multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, and techniques to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to plan and execute specialized programs of marked difficulty, responsibility, and significance. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence systems acquisition, development, and/or sustainment, and knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on expenditure of funds. Knowledge of and skill in evaluating state-of-the-art and advancements in theory, application, technology, and policy affecting systems being developed, and in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff in critical aspects of development, production, and/or support of systems, subsystems, or equipment. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of an organization, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate personnel as well as analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Qualifications

The 0801 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.

Evaluations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

How to apply

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Required documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

What to expect next

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Other information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Foreign Military Sales Lead Engineer job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $146,632–$197,200 per year (NH 4).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 20, 2026 — 6 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Los Angeles, California with the Space Systems Command.

How do I apply?

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