Lead Mission Architect – Space-Based Missile Tracking

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a senior technical leader to design and evaluate space-based missile warning and tracking architectures for national security missions, working closely with SDA and DoD stakeholders.

You will guide architectural modeling, define requirements, provide acquisition support, and coordinate enterprise-wide system integration across space and ground segments, enabling warfighter capabilities and informed investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead DoD mission architecture development for space-based missile warning and tracking systems.
• Provide MWTD technical leadership across all tranches including modeling, requirements, and acquisition support.
• Coordinate enterprise stakeholder engagement and system integration across space and ground segments.
• Oversee contractor performance and deliverables, with systems engineering support for warfighter requirements.

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a senior technical leader to design and evaluate space-based missile warning and tracking architectures for national security missions, working closely with SDA and DoD stakeholders.

You will guide architectural modeling, define requirements, provide acquisition support, and coordinate enterprise-wide system integration across space and ground segments, enabling warfighter capabilities and informed investment decisions.