Software Systems Architect

Software Systems Architect – Space Domain The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research and development center focused on space programs. We are looking for a Software Systems Architect to design, integrate, and deliver complex software systems for space control capabilities, ensuring secure, scalable, and high‑performance solutions. What You’ll Be Doing Architect and oversee the delivery of highly scalable, fault‑tolerant, and secure systems. Define and enforce architectural standards, ensuring that solutions meet performance, security, and scalability requirements. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and external vendors to develop technical roadmaps and timelines. Lead technical reviews and design discussions with multiple vendors to ensure system integration aligns with overall project objectives. Establish and implement middleware and modular design frameworks (e.g., AUTOSAR, DDS, ROS) to support a modular software ecosystem. Develop and maintain architectural blueprints and documentation for all systems and components. Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications relevant to the space domain (e.g., ECSS, CCSDS). Provide mentorship and guidance to development teams and vendors to ensure architectural best practices are followed. Collaborate on system testing, validation, and verification with teams to ensure smooth performance of systems. Act as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges, working closely with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field. 8+ years of experience in software architecture, system design, and systems integration. Proven experience working with vendors to deliver large‑scale, multi‑component systems. Strong knowledge of cloud‑native architectures and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker). Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event‑driven architectures. Hands‑on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams and vendors. Strong leadership and project management skills to drive cross‑team alignment and vendor delivery. Current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. US citizenship required. Desired Qualifications Experience in the space or aerospace industry. Expertise in modular software design and middleware frameworks (e.g., AUTOSAR, DDS, ROS). Familiarity with space‑related standards such as ECSS or CCSDS. Knowledge of high‑performance computing, real‑time systems, and security for mission‑critical applications. Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their applications in space systems. Equal Opportunity 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, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If an applicant with a disability or a disabled veteran needs assistance with the application process, contact us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Aerospace Corporation