Space System Architect
Core
Lead architecture studies and define system capabilities for complex space, ground, and cyber systems serving defense, civil, and commercial customers.
Role type
Senior System Architect (Space & Defense)
Builds
Space and intersegment system architectures, concept designs, and performance assessments for national space programs.
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, Intelligence, Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
System architecting, Systems Engineering, Concept Design, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Gap Analysis, Trade Space Assessment, Requirements Definition, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Technical Reporting, Stakeholder Management
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in engineering/science, SysML, UAF, UPDM, DoDAF/MODAF, Experience with Defense/Intelligence agencies
Technologies
SysML, UAF, UPDM, DoDAF, MODAF
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary architecture studies and trade space assessments; Define system capabilities and interfaces for space architectures; Elicit requirements and mentor junior staff; Communicate results in briefings and formal technical reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
