The Aerospace Corporation · 22 hours ago
Sr. Cloud Software Architect
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $257K/yr
12+ years expThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As a Sr. Cloud Software Architect, you will influence defense contracts critical to national security and translate warfighter needs into communication and cyber operation systems.
National DefenseAerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the Technical Baseline: Use your knowledge of DoD cloud services such as Warp Core, the Unified Data Library, Kronos, Maven, and CloudWorks to ensure the Space Force remains a smart buyer and user of cutting-edge commercial and defense contractor capabilities
National Space Enterprise Collaboration: Effectively partner with the acquisition, operational, test, intelligence, and concept design communities to ensure new systems integrate seamlessly with existing space and ground segments
Mission Analysis & Requirements: Drive operational mission analyses and assessments of alternatives to translate warfighter needs into clear system requirements, statements of work, interface requirements, and performance metrics
Contractor Oversight & Verification: Lead technical evaluations of vendor proposals and monitor execution to ensure contractor architecture and design meet rigorous performance standards
Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify and develop handling plans for technical, cost, and schedule risks to ensure mission success
Test & Evaluation Leadership: Plan and oversee critical test events and review evaluation artifacts to verify that complex system requirements are fully met
Leverage World-Class Labs: Take the initiative to integrate specialists from Aerospace’s Engineering & Technology Group (ETG), using elite laboratory capabilities to solve the nation's most difficult technical challenges
Technical Authority & Mentorship: Communicate system capabilities and constraints through expert-level reports and briefings, while sharing your knowledge to develop the next generation of engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical or STEM-related field such as systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics
12 or more years of experience in the national security space with technical experience in software architecture and cloud computing
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to be granted and maintain accesses to Special Access Programs
US citizenship is a minimum requirement to obtain a security clearance and receive additional accesses
Preferred
Current or previous accesses to Special Access Programs
An advanced degree in a relevant technical area
In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisitions, satellite communication systems, electromagnetic warfare, cyber operations, battle management and command & control cloud software architectures, Space Systems Command specs and standards, or a combination thereof
Benefits
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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