Spacecraft Defense Architect
The Aerospace
About this role
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Spacecraft Defense Architect to serve as the senior technical authority for protecting and defending space vehicles through technical analysis, strategic acquisition planning, and integrated engineering solutions. The role supports government agencies, prime contractors, commercial vendors, and FFRDC partners across acquisition and engineering efforts for next-generation space systems. The position combines deep expertise in cybersecurity, software and systems architecture, and data strategy with leadership responsibilities to mentor staff and lead multidisciplinary teams.
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About The Aerospace
aerospace.orgAerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.
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About The Aerospace
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$166k – $250k
per year