Solutions Architect III

Aether Aerospace • Dayton, OH

2d • Remote

About The Position

Aether Aerospace is seeking a Solutions Architect III to provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for business applications, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The role independently analyzes complex business requirements, conducts system impact assessments, and leads designers and specification writers in solution implementation. It also develops test architectures and technology validation strategies and fosters collaboration across technical teams.

The Solutions Architect III contributes to Centers of Competence (CoE) and the development of architecture standards, guidelines, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps. The role supports pre-sales qualification and works with project and program managers to execute Statement of Work deliverables. The position is remote, with Boston, MA or Dayton, OH preferred, and is a full-time, permanent employee role. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5–7 years of experience, or a master's degree with 3–5 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of technical principles, system integration, and enterprise architecture design.
• Experience leading technical teams and supporting large-scale system implementations.
• Proficiency in test architecture development and technology validation strategies.
• Ability to work under general direction and independently develop solutions to complex technical problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud computing, enterprise architecture frameworks, and system modernization efforts.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to architecture roadmaps and guidelines.
• Experience with pre-sales qualification, business development, and client engagement.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to facilitate collaboration across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Support business process design related to relevant applications and perform system impact analysis based on business requirements.
• Lead a sub-team of designers and specification writers to support system implementation efforts.
• Develop test architectures and technology validation strategies.
• Foster collaboration with technical teams, ensuring integration and adherence to architecture standards.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of architecture standards, guidelines, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead or participate in technical Centers of Competence (CoE) to drive innovation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support pre-sales qualification efforts as a technical expert when needed.
• Work with project managers and program managers to execute technical content defined in the Statement of Work.
• Create project status reports and track and manage project issues and risks.
• Provide technical support to operational strategies within the program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across program functions.
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded.
• Identify and forward to leadership opportunities that could lead to growth within the work area.
• Participate in growth efforts as requested.
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction.
• Complete a personal PDP and attend company meetings with the camera on.
• Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within the program.
• Execute assigned contract requirements in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Income protection.
• Paid leave.
• Retirement and savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level