Senior PLM Architect - Remote Defense Technology

Aether Aerospace; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace, a defense technology platform, is seeking a PLM Architect for remote work. In this role you will design and deliver advanced architectures, guide implementations across diverse technologies, and engage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals and customer outcomes.

You will apply systems engineering and IT infrastructure expertise to develop strategic frameworks, analyze requirements, and identify automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience
• Expertise in enterprise systems architecture, design, and integration
• Strong background in systems engineering, infrastructure optimization, and cloud technologies
• Ability to analyze requirements, develop technical roadmaps, and influence architectural direction
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level architectures addressing complex technical and business challenges
• Define core design structures and essential system features to align with mission objectives and customer requirements
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to determine optimal solutions using commercial off-the-shelf and developed components
• Integrate new technologies into customer infrastructure to enhance operational effectiveness
• Ensure system compatibility with existing and projected computing capabilities and business processes
• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and ensure alignment with the enterprise architecture
• Guide solution development and system modernization strategies with innovative approaches
• Collaborate with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams to drive technical direction and project success
• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded
• Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area
• Participate in growth efforts as requested
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer’s satisfaction
• Completes personal PDP and attend Staff Meeting and Storytime (with camera on)
• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients
• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract specific LCAT and requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Systems engineering

Cloud technologies

Leadership & communication

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree +10 years

Master’s degree +8 years

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

TOGAF/DoDAF

Cybersecurity

Job description

Aether Aerospace, a defense technology platform, is seeking a PLM Architect for remote work. In this role you will design and deliver advanced architectures, guide implementations across diverse technologies, and engage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals and customer outcomes.

You will apply systems engineering and IT infrastructure expertise to develop strategic frameworks, analyze requirements, and identify automation opportunities.