Systems Architect

JHNA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace, in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Systems Architect to design and analyze complex defense platforms under MOSA guidance for DoD and national-security programs.

You will navigate model-of-model environments, evaluate architectures, and bridge technical execution with cross-team collaboration to inform design decisions and identify integration risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and 3–5 years of systems engineering.
• Experience modeling systems in SysML and MBSE environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in milestone reviews including CDR and TRR.
• Build and review MBSE models, assess MOSA strategy.
• Review architecture changes for modularity and openness.
• Analyze frameworks to mitigate integration risks.
• Develop briefing materials for leaders.
• Collaborate with IPTs and stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Support requirements flow-down and integration verification.
• Assist program management with cost, schedule, and performance surveillance.
• Update interoperability and information support documentation (ISPs).

Skills

SysML modeling

MBSE

MBSE tooling

Cameo

MagicDraw

System architecture

Technical communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

MagicDraw

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

Overview

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Huntsville, AL

$95,000 - $120,000 a yearThere are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

The Systems Architect will join our engineering team to develop and analyze system architectures for complex, next-generation aviation and defense platforms. You will independently navigate "model of models" environments and evaluate system designs to ensure they align with our overarching architecture framework and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) objectives. This role is ideal for an engineer who can bridge technical execution with cross-team collaboration to inform design decisions and identify integration risks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute technical analysis for major milestone reviews, including Critical Design Review (CDR) and Test Readiness Review (TRR).
• Build, navigate, and review MBSE system models, actively identifying design concerns related to the platform's MOSA strategy.
• Review supplier/OEM architectural changes for impacts to system modularity and openness.
• Analyze architecture frameworks to identify and mitigate complex integration concerns.
• Develop and present briefing materials, translating technical data into clear updates and recommendations for team leads and leadership.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and other stakeholders to ensure alignment to the system architecture.
• Support requirements flow-down, interface definition, and integration verification for complex systems.
• Contribute to program management tasks, including tracking and supporting surveillance of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist in updating system interoperability and information support documentation, such as Information Support Plans (ISPs).

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Education and Years of Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline. 3-5 years of professional experience in systems engineering and architecture.

• Demonstrated practical experience modeling systems in SysML and navigating MBSE environments (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw).Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military aviation acquisition programs or large-scale defense system integration.
• Working knowledge of modular system standards (e.g., MOSA, FACE, HOST, or commercial equivalents).
• Familiarity with Multi-Core Processors, Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), real-time operating environments, or IP networking.
• Experience working collaboratively in team environments, such as Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) or Agile engineering teams.
• Experience with Earned value Management (EVM) and managing control accounts.
• Familiarity with Army airworthiness, system safety, or materiel release processes.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.