Sr. Space Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) Strategic Architect

Sr. Space Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) Strategic Architect

This role will dive deep into cutting‑edge Space Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) capabilities and analyze and design next‑generation SBEM systems that will ensure our dominance in space warfare. You will collaborate with a team of passionate problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and directly impact national security and shape the future of space operations for defense, civil, and commercial customers.

Through partnerships with government officials, this role will define critical analytic problems and tasks and guide the development of SBEM Force Design products. You will leverage your understanding of SBEM systems to develop high‑level requirements and concepts for future architectures, contributing directly to designing resilient and effective solutions.

• Guide the SWAC’s Government leadership, providing expert advice on technical approaches, force design, systems engineering, and mission architectures for both space and ground‑based operations.
• Spearhead the development of future space architectures, designing resilient and effective solutions to operate in a highly contested operational environment.
• Lead analytical efforts that define the battlefield of tomorrow, developing comprehensive analytic plans, identifying critical tasks, and guiding studies to shape the future of space war fighting.
• Collaborate with a diverse team across multiple classifications, engaging with interagency, military, and civilian communities – including key organizations like Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), US Space Command (USSC) and other Combatant Commands.
• Leverage Aerospace’s vast resources to tap into a wealth of expertise, solving complex customer challenges and delivering impactful solutions.
• Make a tangible impact by communicating your findings to senior leadership at Aerospace and the government, ensuring your work directly influences national security strategy.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, technical acumen, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of space warfare.

• Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, engineering, science, mathematics, or a related technical field from a recognized institution.
• 12 or more years of progressively more responsible technical experience with space sensing systems development and acquisition, analysis, operations and/or program management.
• Expertise with SBEM systems and architectures and ability to collaborate with thought leaders in the SBEM community.
• Ability to independently work and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment working on complex problems, including tailoring and using cutting‑edge analysis tools.
• Ability to work effectively with integrated Government, FFRDC, UARC, and SETA teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally approximately 20% (as required).
• This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP/SAR clearances; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Applicant must be willing to take a U.S. government administered polygraph test.

• Advanced degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, engineering, physics, or other technical sciences from a recognized institution.
• Over 10 years of modeling, simulation, and analysis experience, with a strong background in space systems technologies, space architectural concepts, or joint war fighting operations.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with creating, supporting and/or leading technical studies teams examining topics of national significance, including tasking and managing matrixed technical resources.
• Direct experience with SBEM mission areas and systems.
• Demonstrated success in directly interfacing with senior government leadership of varying backgrounds.
  
  Experience with digital engineering and/or agile approaches to analysis and development activities.
• Extensive experience with one or more space system development program offices.
• Experience developing space mission…