Aerospace jobs in United States

Join a global defence and aerospace technology leader delivering enterprise-grade cloud solutions in secure, high-impact environments. As a Principal Cloud Solutions Architect, you\u2019ll define technical direction, lead delivery teams, and design scalable, secure cloud architectures that address mission-critical needs. Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders to deliver complex cloud implementationsdwhile mentoring the next generation of engineering talent and shaping long-term strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive team working on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects in the industry. You’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and drive meaningful impactwhile enjoying flexible working, continuous learning, and a rewarding benefits package.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud solutions.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to define Functional and Non-Functional Requirements, guiding junior engineers through the process.
• Produce detailed System Design Documents, including High & Low-Level Designs and Operational Concept Descriptions.
• Lead the implementation of complex technical solutions, ensuring robust documentation, testing, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Set technical standards for Quality Assurance within your project, reviewing and assuring the work of other engineers.
• Manage delivery schedules, budgets, and prioritisation of work alongside Project Management and Customer Stakeholders (DevFinOps).
• Produce high-quality user-centric documentation, including CONOPS, SyOPs, Support Guides, and User Guides.
• Lead investigations into complex technical issues, ensuring appropriate oversight and resolution strategies.

• Strong background in IT Systems Design, Deployment, and Administration, with recent experience in Technical or Team Leadership roles.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect 0 50r Professional (or equivalent level certification).
• Expertise in designing, deploying, and administering cloud-based solutions within AWS.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux or Windows administration in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience with IPv4 Networking design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Experience with Virtualisation and Containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Proven experience working in secure, complex or high-security environments.

• Knowledge of implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps working practices.
• Experience with Git Branching strategies and release management.
• Secure network architecture design and firewall/router configuration.
• Experience with centralised configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Familiarity with agile collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe).
• Understanding of ITIL-based Service Management delivery.

• £85,000 - £125,000 Base + £5,000 DV Bonus + 8% Performance Bonus