Mission IT Integration Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

4d•$129,000 - $193,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Digital Innovation Division is seeking a Mission IT Architect to develop architectures, technology strategies, and roadmaps for mission-critical computing environments. Working closely with the Chief Architect, this role addresses complex challenges across cloud computing, enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, software environments, networking, and emerging technologies. It combines technical architecture with strategic analysis: understanding technologies, determining how they fit together at enterprise scale, evaluating constraints and tradeoffs, and translating findings into actionable recommendations. The position suits an experienced technical professional with depth in one or more technical areas who is ready to broaden into enterprise architecture and technology strategy. Expertise in every domain is not expected; strong technical fundamentals, systems thinking, intellectual curiosity, communication skills, and the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar technologies and complex environments are sought. The position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, California; Chantilly, Virginia; or Colorado Springs, Colorado, and occasional travel is required. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. The annual pay range is $129,000 to $193,500, with individual pay based on factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Approximately 8 or more years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, computing, cybersecurity, software, systems engineering, or a related field.
Technical depth in one or more areas such as cloud computing, enterprise infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, software platforms, DevSecOps, containers, data platforms, high-performance computing, identity, storage, end-user computing, or systems architecture.
Ability to analyze complex technical problems involving multiple technologies or organizational domains.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to organize complex analysis into concise, decision-ready recommendations.
Experience developing architectural recommendations, technical strategies, trade studies, engineering analyses, or comparable decision products.
Ability to work effectively with deeply technical personnel and senior organizational stakeholders.
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances and accesses; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Willingness to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or doctorate in a relevant technical discipline.
Experience architecting large-scale, mission-critical, highly secure, regulated, or otherwise complex computing environments.
Experience with cloud, hybrid computing, cybersecurity architecture, or security authorization.
Experience with classified computing environments, including Secret, TS/SCI, SAP/SAR, or other controlled environments.
Experience developing enterprise technology strategies, roadmaps, reference architectures, standards, or governance.
Experience presenting architectural recommendations to senior technical or executive decision-makers.

Responsibilities

Develop enterprise and mission-computing architectures, technology strategies, reference architectures, and multi-year roadmaps.
Analyze complex problems spanning technologies and organizational boundaries, including cloud, compute, storage, networking, cybersecurity, data, software platforms, and end-user computing.
Evaluate architectural alternatives and explain technical, security, operational, cost, schedule, and organizational tradeoffs.
Conduct technical investigations and trade studies involving emerging technologies, architectural approaches, products, and services.
Identify common architectural patterns and enterprise capabilities that address recurring mission needs.
Work across mission programs, IT and cybersecurity organizations, engineering teams, authorization stakeholders, and technology providers.
Translate mission and business requirements into technical capabilities and architectural requirements.
Structure ambiguous issues into clear decision problems, identify critical facts and tradeoffs, and develop concise recommendations supported by explicit reasoning.
Produce decision-oriented technical papers, memoranda, presentations, and executive briefings that lead with the key conclusion and organize supporting analysis logically.
Distill technical and stakeholder input into clear, decision-relevant insights for technical and executive audiences.
Participate in architecture reviews and provide technically grounded recommendations regarding systems and technology investments.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; immediate eligibility and vesting upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.