Systems Architect - Space Systems

STI-TEC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short term/long term disability coverage

Retirement savings - 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday leave

Flexible spending account options

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Alabama is seeking a Systems Architect to design scalable architectures integrating space, ground, and cyber systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong background in modeling and simulation, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include architecture development, requirements decomposition, and cross-stakeholder collaboration. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in space systems architecture.
• Experience in modeling and simulation support for space defense efforts.
• Proficient in national security and classified space programs.
• EASS expertise in detailed modeling, simulation, and study activities.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain an integrated architecture for SSC mission objectives.
• Translate high-level mission needs into architectural requirements.
• Develop models and conduct trade studies for architecture performance.
• Technology Integration & Roadmapping: identify emerging tech and plan future growth and insertion.
• Cross-Stakeholder Collaboration: coordinate across government, contractors, and partners for alignment.

Skills

Architecture Development

Modeling and Simulation

Requirements Decomposition

Technical Collaboration

Space Defense Expertise

Education

MA/MS

Tools

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

Space Systems Command (SSC), is the United States Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient capabilities to outpace emerging threats and protect our Nation’s strategic advantage in, from, and to space.

SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security.

Join us and be part of the mission to shape the future of space and protect the assets that keep our nation secure.

The ideal Systems Architect possesses expertise in designing resilient, scalable space system architectures that span space, ground, cyber, and communications domains, with specific experience in national security or classified space programs and are proficient in enterprise and mission-level architecture development, modeling and simulation, and requirements decomposition, with the ability to align technical solutions with strategic operational goals.

Essential Job Function

• End-to-End Architecture Development: Design and maintain a resilient, scalable architecture that integrates space, ground, cyber, and communications systems to support SSC mission objectives.
• Requirements Decomposition & Traceability: Translate high-level mission needs into architectural requirements and ensure traceability across system components and stakeholders.
• Modeling, Simulation & Trade Analysis: Develop architecture models and conduct trade studies to assess performance, resiliency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of alternative designs.
• Technology Integration & Roadmapping: Identify and incorporate emerging technologies, ensuring architectural flexibility to support rapid insertion and future growth.
• Cross-Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate across government, contractor, and mission partner teams to ensure architectural alignment, interoperability, and technical cohesion across all domains.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA/MS with over 10 years of experience
• Experience providing modeling and simulation support
• Engineering and technical expertise for modeling, simulation, and analysis support for space defense efforts (Assessment of National Space Control Capabilities (ANSCC), Space Protection Program (SPP), Space Situational Awareness (SSA), National-level and Joint-level studies and analysis, as required)
• Executive Agent for Space Systems (EASS) expertise in the following areas: detailed working knowledge of modeling, simulation, and study activities
• Expertise in performing and implementing National-level studies
• Expertise and support in leading analysis of alternative and concept of operation type studies
• Active TS/SCI

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short term/long term disability coverage
• Retirement savings - 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday leave
• Alternate work schedules (depending on work site)
• Flexible spending account options

Whether you’re an experienced professional, a veteran, a former military or civilian federal employee, or a recent graduate, STI-TEC has a career opportunity for you. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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• This job posting is to identify potential candidates for positions in order to respond to a request for proposal. This job posting, including but not limited to, qualifications, duties, compensation and benefits, is subject to change based on the terms and conditions of the awarded contract and is contingent on STI-TEC being awarded the contract.