Human Space Mission Architect

About this role

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace’s strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division   leverages   a broad array of engineering disciplines against a wide-ranging and dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities.    

The Architecture Concepts Department ( ArCon ) provides   expertise   in architecture methods, processes, and tools to an extremely broad range of customers, including National Space Security (NSS) and other defense programs, NASA, NOAA, NNSA, DHS, and others.    ArCon   staff   participate   in and lead architecture trade studies, architecture conceptualization studies, architecture modeling tasks, and program assessment analyses at multiple levels of complexity, ranging from prototype systems to full scale acquisition systems in the space, ground, communications, and network domains.    ArCon   applies disciplined system architecting principles and leads cross-functional teams to   provide   impactful guidance to   assist   our customers in making key acquisition and operations decisions.   

Work Model: This position will follow an in-person work model in   Houston, TX.  

What   You’ll   Be Doing   

• L ea d and   p articipate   in architecture studies of   human spaceflight   system concepts, to include multi-disciplinary engineering teams , supporting problem framing, gap analysis, and trade space assessment  

• W ork with Aerospace program office,   NASA   customer, and contractor personnel as a technical subject matter   focal   to elicit and identify needs, requirements, and constraints for studies ; mentor junior staff ;   support the   scop ing , plan ning , and execut ion of   studies ; and   effectively   communicate task status, methods, results, and recommendations in briefings and formal technical reports  

• C ollaborate with other Aerospace personnel to marshal technical   expertise   in multiple technical disciplines and domains to enable concurrent engineering approaches to address complex problems  

What You Need to be Successful   

Minimum   Requirements for   Senior Member of the Technical Staff :  

• B.S. in engineering, science, or a related technical field and at least 3-5 years of industry experience  

• M.S. in engineering, science, or a related technical field and at least 2 years of industry experience  

• Experience   in system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, concept design, and/or model-based systems engineering  

• Demonstrated interest in human spaceflight systems, missions, and   architectures   through coursework, projects, research, or personal study  

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse set of collaborators  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present methods and results effectively in briefings, formal reports, and informal communications  

• Ability to learn new skills and   acquire   knowledge through self-study and proactive engagement with mentors and subject matter experts  

• A vailable and willing   to travel   domestically and internationally approx.   5-10%  

• This position requires the ability to obtain and   maintain   a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the US government .    U.S. citizenship is   required   to obtain a security clearance  

How You Can Stand Out   

It would be impressive if you   have   one or more of these:  

• Demonstrated success in organizing and leading cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute studies and assessments and generate quality products  

• Experience with space system architecture conceptual design, analysis, and concurrent engineering techniques  

• Experience with spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, launch systems, missile systems, nuclear weapon systems, and/or   aircraft   systems  

• Background in human factors research, human systems integration, crew operations, life support systems, or habitability analysis relevant to human spaceflight  

• Relevant work and/or graduate school experience in system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, model-based systems engineering, or digital engineering  

• Hands-on experience with system or enterprise modeling in the Systems Modeling Language ( SysML ), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM)  

• Knowledge of human spaceflight programs, mission   architectures , and operational concepts for NASA, commercial space, or DoD human spaceflight activities  

• Current active TS/SCI security clearance  

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $100,300.00 - $150,400.00

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