Sr. Cloud Solutions Designer

Job Overview

Space Warfighting Analysis Office within the Aerospace Space Security Directorate is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Designer to support DoD customers.

• Own the implementation of a cloud‑native simulation environment for USSF Mission Analysis.
• Oversee technical execution by a team of Aerospace and contractor cloud engineers.
• Collaborate with DAF Cloud works to understand service offerings and requirements to field cloud‑native solutions to USSF Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis needs.
• Work with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) to understand their technologies and help the government and contractors adopt those technologies.
• Act as technical lead on prototyping efforts to demonstrate and benchmark cloud technologies on space mission use cases.
• Provide guidance and reference cloud architectures and best practices for the space enterprise.
• Develop cloud migration strategies for existing customer mission systems.
• Construct and optimize processes for user, application, and tools onboarding and administration.
• Create and deliver presentations to internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Senior Project Engineer – Enterprise Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM field.
• 12+ years of experience with software, IT systems, and related technologies.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP (MS Azure preferred).
• In‑depth knowledge of well‑architected cloud concepts: operational excellence, performance efficiency, security, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Experience designing, architecting, developing, implementing, operating, and evolving cloud systems to support customers.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Proven track record of working with customers to understand requirements and build cloud solutions that meet those requirements.
• Experience working with information systems security and cyber security teams; ability to support certification and accreditation activities.
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP/SAR clearances; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Willingness to undergo a U.S. government‑administered polygraph test.

• Master's or Ph.D. in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical field.
• Cloud‑computing certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Engineer.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISSP.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as Hyper‑V or VMware vSphere.
• Exposure to USSF Modeling & Simulation or SWAC analytic activities.
• Active Special Access Program (SAP) experience and eligibility security clearance.

Salary Range: $151,300 – $226,900 annually

We offer comprehensive benefits including health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, flexible work schedules, 401(k) plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, and education assistance.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

If you have a disability or are a disabled veteran, please contact us for accommodations.