Missile Warning, Tracking, And Defense (mwtd) Architect

The Aerospace Corporation

Colorado Springs, CO, US
Base: $117,300 - $226,900 annually; bonus/equity: ...
8+ years space sensing systems experience
Active top secret security clearance required
Familiarity with defense modeling and simulation tools
This role involves guiding the development of future space architectures to ensure dominance in space warfare for national security customers

Job Summary

  • This role involves guiding the development of future space architectures to ensure dominance in space warfare for national security customers.
  • The selected candidate will collaborate with key organizations like the Space Systems Command, Missile Defense Agency, and US Space Command to define critical analytic problems.
  • Employees receive a competitive compensation package ranging from $117,300 to $226,900 annually along with comprehensive health care and a 401(k) plan with up to 12% company-paid benefits.

Matching Summary

This role involves guiding the development of future space architectures to ensure dominance in space warfare for national security customers.

Salary

Base: $117,300 - $226,900 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12%, paid holidays, relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years space sensing systems experience
  • Active Top Secret security clearance required
  • Familiarity with defense modeling and simulation tools
  • Experience with model-based systems engineering MBSE
  • Knowledge of MWTD and NDS system architectures

Nice-to-have

  • Masters or PhD in engineering or science
  • Direct interface experience with senior government leadership
  • Experience with digital engineering and agile approaches
  • Background in joint warfighting operations analysis
  • Previous work with Space Warfighting Analysis Center

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or mathematics
  • 8+ years technical experience in space systems acquisition and operations
  • Must possess active Top Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to pass US government polygraph test
  • US citizenship is mandatory

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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