Missile Defense Architecture Engineer

aero; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Huntsville, AL, USA is seeking a Future Architectures Engineer to guide the development and assessment of next-generation defense capabilities. This on-site role supports MDA projects and requires a Secret/SAP/SAR clearance; travel may be limited but possible.

You will lead technical analyses and coordinate SMEs for impactful solutions. Applicants should have 8+ years in engineering with architecture design and system-level trade studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with architecture design, system-level analysis, and trade studies.
• Ability to coordinate and lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong communication skills and briefing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead complex assessments of architecture design options for defense programs.
• Direct teams of SMEs to evaluate capabilities including sensors, weapons, and battle management.
• Serve as trusted advisor to MDA program offices and guide delivery of technical solutions.
• Develop and gain approval for in-depth technical analyses.
• Frame problems and conduct focused studies with government customers and internal teams.
• Identify strategic solutions for next-generation missile defense architectures.

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Huntsville, AL, USA is seeking a Future Architectures Engineer to guide the development and assessment of next-generation defense capabilities. This on-site role supports MDA projects and requires a Secret/SAP/SAR clearance; travel may be limited but possible.

You will lead technical analyses and coordinate SMEs for impactful solutions. Applicants should have 8+ years in engineering with architecture design and system-level trade studies.