Systems Architect

Aether Aerospace • Huntsville, AL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Aether Aerospace is a defense technology platform formed by JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA, focused on delivering technologies, technology-enabled services, and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together expertise across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing.

The Systems Architect will join the engineering team to develop and analyze system architectures for complex, next-generation aviation and defense platforms. The role independently navigates model-of-models environments and evaluates system designs for alignment with the architecture framework and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) objectives. The position bridges technical execution with cross-team collaboration to inform design decisions and identify integration risks. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Huntsville, Alabama, with an immediate start.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in systems engineering and architecture.
• Practical experience modeling systems in SysML and navigating MBSE environments such as Cameo Systems Modeler or MagicDraw.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with military aviation acquisition programs or large-scale defense system integration.
• Working knowledge of modular system standards, such as MOSA, FACE, HOST, or commercial equivalents.
• Familiarity with Multi-Core Processors, Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), real-time operating environments, or IP networking.
• Experience collaborating in team environments such as Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) or Agile engineering teams.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and managing control accounts.
• Familiarity with Army airworthiness, system safety, or materiel release processes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and contribute technical analysis for major milestone reviews, including Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
• Build, navigate, and review MBSE system models, identifying design concerns related to the platform's MOSA strategy.
• Review supplier and OEM architectural changes for impacts to system modularity and openness.
• Analyze architecture frameworks to identify and mitigate complex integration concerns.
• Develop and present briefing materials that translate technical data into clear updates and recommendations for team leads and leadership.
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with the system architecture.
• Support requirements flow-down, interface definition, and integration verification for complex systems.
• Contribute to program management tasks, including tracking and supporting surveillance of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist in updating system interoperability and information support documentation, such as Information Support Plans (ISPs).

What This Job Offers

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