The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

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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. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

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. System Architect (Senior Member of Technical Staff - Systems Engineering) 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. SAD applies and develops disciplined system architecting principles and leads cross-functional teams to provide impactful guidance to assist our customers in making key acquisition, operational, and enterprise management decisions.

Work Model: This is an on-site position based in Colorado Springs, CO. In-person presence will be required for customer meetings and classified work.

What You'll Be Doing

You will design and develop system of systems and enterprise engineering MBSE models, that include threat models and Blue capabilities in response to the threat models

You will 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

You will 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

You will 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

You will 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

What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirement for System Architect Senior Member of Technical Staff - Systems Engineering

You must hold a 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... For full info follow application link.

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status,