Senior Aerospace Mission Solutions Architect

Position Title: Senior Aerospace Mission Solutions Architect

Requisition ID: TA180

Location(s): Hybrid; Washington, DC Area

Application Deadline: We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis

Who We Are

Trusted Space builds solutions both on the ground and in space. Our solutions provide advanced capabilities supporting missions vital to our Nation’s defense, intelligence, and science sectors. Our diverse talented staff of scientists, engineers, and business professionals support critical missions including Space Domain Awareness, Battlespace Awareness & Decision Support, Space Exploration & Science, and the establishment of core Space Infrastructure.

Our Culture

As a customer-focused service provider, Trusted Space values its employees and clients. We live by our values; central to this principle is the concept to treat others as you would like others to treat you. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all that we do. Each day, we seek to be better than the previous day, embracing our journey to Excellence. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers on their greatest challenges.

Job Description

Trusted Space is seeking a Senior Aerospace Mission Solutions Architect with a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or higher and 10-15 years’ experience to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Level System-of-Systems Engineering: Provide customers assistance is capturing, maturing and executing a mission capability through system-of-systems integration.
• System Design and Architecture: Develop high-level and detailed architectures for complex space systems, ensuring they meet functional requirements, security standards, and industry regulations.
• Technology Evaluation and Integration: Lead the assessment and integration of new technologies to enhance product offerings and operational efficiency.
• Requirements Translation: Work with customers, industry stakeholders, and subject matter experts to translate complex needs into technical specifications and implementation strategies.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to best practices.
• Proposal Writing & Business Development: Contribute to proposals, develop and present technical concepts to clients and non-technical audiences, and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot technical issues, evaluate designs for feasibility and compliance, and identify solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Software Agile Development: Champion Agile methodologies and lead technical design and software implementation efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• An Active Top Secret clearance with SCI
• Systems Thinking: Ability to understand and design large-scale "system-of-systems," from ground segments to space systems.
• Knowledge of frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks like DoDAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework) and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering).
• Software Architecture: Awareness and understanding of software architectures, microservices, APIs, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Aerospace & Defense Domain Knowledge: Understanding of core industry processes, standards & regulations, and the specific technical needs of the aerospace and defense sector.
• Communication: Excellent ability to present complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant technical degree
• Space systems experience across multiple government domains (Title 10, Title 50, NASA, Civil)
• Experience with Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) approaches the development of complex system-of-systems.
• Experience with Business Development processes and identification of customer needs.
• Experience using STK, GMAT, or similar mission analysis tools to help develop, analyze, and visualize space architectures.

Salary Range: The salary range for this role is $160,000-$200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, Inc. considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Benefits: Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our Agile & Innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.

Trusted Space, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.

Trusted Space, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

DISCLAIMER: Trusted Space, Inc. only uses the respective domains of trustedspace.com and trustedspace.us for official contact and any other domains are likely a scam and do not originate from our company. Trusted Space will never ask a candidate for access or pass codes to personal accounts including e-mails, bank accounts, CashApp, Paypal, Venmo, etc.