Mission Architect - Space Systems
Core
Director-level Mission Architect leading front-end business development and end-to-end mission solution architecture for U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community connectivity challenges.
Role type
Director, Mission Architect (Space Systems)
Builds
End-to-end mission architectures, CONOPs, and multi-domain connectivity solutions for government clients
Domain
Defense & Government / Satellite Communications & Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Space/ground-enabled connectivity expertise, SATCOM, software-defined networking, multi-domain operational frameworks, executive stakeholder management, strategic business development, AI literacy, proposal creation, CONOPs generation
Preferred skills
Existing network within USSF, NRO, DISA, COCOMs, experience mentoring senior teams
Technologies
SATCOM, software-defined networking, AI tools, data analytics
Responsibilities
Lead customer engagement and proposal creation to win new business; Architect advanced system CONOPs and mission requirements; Drive multi-disciplinary team alignment across R&D and engineering; Evaluate emerging technologies and market trends; Leverage AI tools to optimize business development; Define strategic growth initiatives with senior leadership
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional alignment