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Human Space Mission Architect

Houston, TX, USFull-time$100k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead architecture studies for human spaceflight system concepts, supporting problem framing, gap analysis, and trade space assessment for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

Role type

Senior system architect (human spaceflight)

Builds

Human spaceflight system concepts and architectures

Domain

Aerospace / Human Spaceflight

Required skills

System architecting, Systems engineering, Concept design, Model-based systems engineering, Cross-functional team leadership, Technical requirements elicitation, Trade space assessment, Technical reporting

Preferred skills

Space system architecture conceptual design, Concurrent engineering, Human factors research, Human systems integration, Crew operations, Life support systems, Habitability analysis, SysML/UAF/UPDM modeling

Technologies

SysML, UAF, UPDM

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in architecture studies of human spaceflight system concepts; Elicit and identify needs, requirements, and constraints for studies; Mentor junior staff and support study scoping and execution; Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to address complex problems.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC