Senior Space-Based Radar Architect & Systems Leader

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Space-Based Radar System Architect to shape GEOINT solutions and lead a multi-disciplinary team in designing next-generation SAR architectures.

This senior role requires a TS/SSBI/SCI clearance, 12+ years in aerospace or defense, and a strong track record in modeling, simulations, and program execution. On-site work is expected in Chantilly with opportunities to influence government missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's OR Advanced degree in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 12 years of post-bachelor's experience.
• Experience in architecture modeling, orbital mechanics, and space systems.
• Strong SAR knowledge and remote sensing radar experience.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Active TS/SSBI/SCI clearance with polygraph is required; U.S. citizenship is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering experts to evaluate GEOINT architectures and design trades.
• Review contractor proposals and assess system capabilities against user needs.
• Act as spokesperson and liaison between government customers and management.
• Respond to technical inquiries from intelligence and defense communities.
• Oversee task execution and budgets, report status to customers and management.
• Secure corporate resources to meet mission objectives.
• Mentor SETA personnel and customer representatives in technical program execution.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and expand GEOINT contributions.

Skills

Architectural modeling

SAR systems

Program leadership

Clearance TS/SSBI/SCI

Spokesperson liaison

Budget oversight

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a technical field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Space-Based Radar System Architect to shape GEOINT solutions and lead a multi-disciplinary team in designing next-generation SAR architectures.

This senior role requires a TS/SSBI/SCI clearance, 12+ years in aerospace or defense, and a strong track record in modeling, simulations, and program execution. On-site work is expected in Chantilly with opportunities to influence government missions.