Sr. NAVWAR PNT Strategic Architect

About the role

The Space Warfighting Analysis Office within our Aerospace Space Security Directorate is seeking a driven Senior NAVWAR PNT Strategic Architect to support our DoD customers. This role will dive deep into cutting-edge Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities, and analyze and design next-generation NAVWAR and PNT systems that will ensure our dominance in space warfare.

Responsibilities

• 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 warfighting.
• 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.
• Communicate your findings to senior leadership at Aerospace and the government, ensuring your work directly influences national security strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements for Sr. Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering:
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or 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 space NAVWAR / PNT systems and architectures.
• Ability to collaborate with thought leaders in GPS and PNT 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.
• Willing to travel occasionally approx. 20% (as required).

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications for Sr. Project Engineer - Enterprise Systems Engineering:
• Advanced degree in 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 warfighting 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 NAVWAR and PNT 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.
• Experience working with the Space Warfighting Analysis Center, Space Security and Defense Program, US Space Force, or US Space Command.

Skills

• Strong leadership, technical acumen, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of space warfare.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including a grade-based pay range of $151,300.00 - $226,900.00 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect