Space System Architect – Project Lead

The Aerospace Corporation

. Lead space architecture trade studies and conceptualization efforts of medium to high complexity .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $135,300 - $202,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in space architecture, systems engineering, and project management, with a strong ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Proficient in evaluating and applying system architecting methods and tools to deliver comprehensive studies and reports.

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Space System ArchitectingSystems EngineeringProject ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipAnalytical Methods Development

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Hard Skills

Space ArchitectureSystems EngineeringConcept DesignModel-Based Systems EngineeringAnalytical MethodsTrade StudiesGap AnalysisRisk AssessmentCost EvaluationPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoringTime Management

Industry Keywords

AerospaceEngineeringTechnical FieldProject LeadCross-Organizational TeamsRemote WorkStakeholder EngagementTechnical ReportsBriefingsSubject Matter Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead space architecture trade studies and conceptualization efforts of medium to high complexity
Assemble and lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address problem framing, gap analysis, and trade space assessment
Communicate technical needs and deliverables to project team members, program office, and customers
Identify and facilitate access to subject matter expertise across the corporation
Evaluate, select, and apply system architecting methods, processes, and tools
Use, develop, and integrate analytical methods and tools to evaluate space architectural concepts and system conceptual designs for cost, schedule, performance, risk, resilience, and other characteristics
Elicit and identify needs, requirements, and constraints for studies
Scope, plan, and execute studies
Communicate task status, methods, results, and recommendations in briefings and formal technical reports
Manage project plans, resources, budgets, risks, and constraints to deliver products within a part-time schedule
Collaborate with personnel across multiple technical disciplines and domains to enable concurrent engineering
Mentor and train junior staff for effective task execution on space architecture studies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or related technical field
At least 8 years of professional experience in engineering, may be satisfied by combinations of MS Degree, PhD, and/or professional experience
Experience in space system or enterprise architecting, systems engineering, concept design, and/or model-based systems engineering
Experience organizing and leading cross-functional, cross-organizational teams to execute projects or studies, including as Project Lead or Systems Lead on a study team
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present methods and results effectively in briefings, formal reports, and informal communications
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with teams, customers, Aerospace program offices, and contractors, and to collaborate with other functional organizations within Aerospace
Demonstrated ability to manage time and deliverables independently in a part-time, remote work arrangement, including proactive communication with team members and customers across differing schedules
Available and willing to travel to an Aerospace campus (Chantilly, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; or El Segundo, CA) as needed to support in-person CDC sessions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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