Senior Systems Architect

4 weeks ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Systems Architect will participate in and lead architecture trade studies, architecture conceptualization studies, architecture modeling tasks, and program assessment analyses at multiple levels of complexity, ranging from prototype systems to full scale acquired systems to complex systems of systems to missions and enterprises.

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology.

The Space Architecture Department (SAD) provides technical expertise and leadership in architecture methods, processes, and tools to a broad range of customers, including National Security Space (NSS) and other defense programs, NASA, NOAA, NNSA, and others.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Design and develop system of systems and enterprise engineering MBSE models, that include threat models and Blue capabilities in response to the threat models
  • Develop and integrate analytical methods and tools to evaluate program and mission strategic concepts to influence solution conceptual designs for performance, risk, and resilience to disruptive events or threats
  • Develop architecture for modeling, simulation, and data tools and their interactions, defining concepts of operations and use cases, to ensure that intended objectives are met
  • Develop models and analysis to identify risks on new capabilities. The analysis will include strategic assessments, operations, resources, networks, and data across the national security space enterprise. The recommendations will inform customer decisions on priorities, funding, requirements, and resourcing for organizations, systems, and training
  • Join project teams comprising Aerospace, customer, and contractor personnel on multiple concurrent projects to elicit and identify needs, requirements, and constraints for studies and marshal technical expertise in multiple technical disciplines and domains to enable concurrent engineering approaches, mentoring peers as part of the role

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent technical experience
  • Relevant work and/or graduate school experience, typically 3-5 years, in system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, or digital engineering
  • Relevant work and/or graduate school experience, typically 3-5 years, in space systems or nuclear weapons systems
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse set of collaborators
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present methods and results effectively in briefings, formal reports, and informal communications
  • Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Ability to learn new skills and acquire knowledge through self-study and proactive engagement with mentors and subject matter experts

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in engineering, math, science, or related technical discipline
  • More relevant work and/or graduate school experience, greater than 3 years, in system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, model-based systems engineering in Cameo or Sparx, or digital engineering
  • More relevant work and/or graduate school experience, greater than 3 years, in space systems or nuclear weapons systems
  • Hands-on experience with system or enterprise modeling in the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM)
  • Demonstrated success in organizing and leading cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute studies and assessments and generate quality products

What We Offer:

A competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

Leadership Competencies:

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people.

To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Benefits:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect



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