Senior NAVWAR/PNT Strategy Architect for Space

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Senior NAVWAR PNT Strategic Architect to lead analysis and design of next-generation NAVWAR and PNT capabilities for national security space programs. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and collaboration with government and industry partners.

You will guide force design studies, develop high-level requirements for future architectures, and deliver actionable insights to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical field.
• • 12+ years of progressive technical experience in space sensing systems development, acquisition, analysis, operations and/or program management.
• • Expertise with space NAVWAR/PNT systems and architectures.
• • Ability to work in a fast-paced & dynamic environment on complex problems.
• • Ability to work effectively with integrated Government, FFRDC, UARC, and SETA teams.
• • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• • Willing to travel approximately 20%.
• • Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP/SAR clearances; U.S. citizenship required.
• • Willing to take a U.S. government polygraph test.

Responsibilities

• Guide the SWAC’s Government leadership, providing expert advice on technical approaches, force design, systems engineering, and mission architectures for space and ground operations.
• Spearhead development of future space architectures, designing resilient and effective solutions for a contested environment.
• Lead analytical efforts defining the battlefield of tomorrow and guiding studies to shape future space warfighting.
• Collaborate with interagency, military, and civilian communities including SSC, SDA, USSC and other Combatant Commands.
• Leverage Aerospace’s resources to solve complex customer challenges and deliver impactful solutions.
• Communicate findings to senior leadership at Aerospace and the government.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, technical acumen, and a passion for space warfare.

Skills

NAVWAR expertise

PNT expertise

Leadership

Education

B.S. in engineering/related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Senior NAVWAR PNT Strategic Architect to lead analysis and design of next-generation NAVWAR and PNT capabilities for national security space programs. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and collaboration with government and industry partners.

You will guide force design studies, develop high-level requirements for future architectures, and deliver actionable insights to senior leaders.