Space System Architecture Capability Lead
Core
Lead complex technical activities and multi-disciplinary project teams to execute space architecture conceptualization, assessment, modeling, and trade studies for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
Role type
Senior IC space system architecture capability lead
Builds
Space system architectures, conceptual designs, and performance assessments for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems
Domain
Defense and national space enterprise
Required skills
Systems engineering principles, concept design, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), cross-functional team leadership, problem space definition, trade-off analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder management, innovation, time management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, Intelligence Community systems engineering experience, US government system acquisition processes, DoDAF/UAF frameworks, space system level architecture (satellites, constellations, ground systems), concurrent engineering techniques
Technologies
DoDAF, UAF, MBSE tools
Responsibilities
Direct complex technical activities and organize multi-disciplinary project teams; Steer and implement strategy in space system architectures; Lead efforts to incorporate emerging technologies and commercial capabilities; Campaign to establish new partnerships with program offices; Expand scope of relationships with program offices and customers; Facilitate outreach and education on architecture capabilities; Mentor early career and experienced staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
