Senior Space Systems Architect

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Telework options

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, delivering expert technical solutions across space systems. This role sits in the Enterprise Effects Division, focusing on architecture studies, systems engineering, and model-based approaches to complex space programs.

Join a team that guides acquisition decisions and supports national security space missions. In-person work at Aerospace’s El Segundo campus is required, with opportunities for travel and career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field.
• At least 8 years of engineering experience in the space, intelligence, and/or defense domains.
• Proficiency in system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, concept design, and/or model-based systems engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting methods and results in briefings and formal reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with teams, customers, program offices, and contractors; mentor and develop junior staff.
• Exceptional time-management with ability to manage multiple projects and schedule commitments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally ~5–10%.
• A current Top Secret/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizenship required for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in architecture studies of complex system concepts with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Liaise with Aerospace program offices and customers as SME to elicit needs, plan studies, and communicate results in briefs/reports.
• Define system capabilities, interfaces, and requirements for space and intersegment architectures.

Skills

System architecting

Systems engineering

MBSE

Briefing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Science

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, delivering expert technical solutions across space systems. This role sits in the Enterprise Effects Division, focusing on architecture studies, systems engineering, and model-based approaches to complex space programs.

Join a team that guides acquisition decisions and supports national security space missions. In-person work at Aerospace’s El Segundo campus is required, with opportunities for travel and career growth