Start Date: Immediate
JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact 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 deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.
OVERVIEW
Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Huntsville, AL
The Systems Architect will join our engineering team to develop and analyze system architectures for complex, next-generation aviation and defense platforms. You will independently navigate "model of models" environments and evaluate system designs to ensure they align with our overarching architecture framework and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) objectives. This role is ideal for an engineer who can bridge technical execution with cross-team collaboration to inform design decisions and identify integration risks.
Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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Support all aspects of Integrated Product Support (IPS), including research, analysis, development, integration, and coordination of logistics data with stakeholders
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Support development and review of acquisition documentation such as Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Data Item Descriptions (DID), work breakdown structures, Integrated Master Schedules, and lifecycle cost estimates.
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Support milestone activities including documentation review and participation in design reviews
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Analyze and assess Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to identify and mitigate risks related to sourcing, procurement, cybersecurity, manufacturing quality, and DMSMS.
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Support analysis of logistics information across product support integrators and providers to optimize product support strategies.
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Participate in Integrated Product Teams, including those focused on supply chain risk management.
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Analyze logistics operations across FLRAA deployment environments to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
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Assess product support arrangements to ensure alignment with FLRAA sustainment strategies.
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Support development and maintenance of required logistics documentation including LCSP, Core Logistics Determination, Sustainment Workload Estimates, Independent Logistics Assessments, IUID Plans, and other statutory requirements
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Support multiple acquisition and logistics projects simultaneously.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex logistics and sustainment challenges.
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Conduct logistics studies and technical analyses to support program objectives.
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Provide clear and effective communication with stakeholders across the program.
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience supporting Integrated Product Support for Army and/or DoD acquisition programs OR High School diploma with 11+ years of related experience
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Familiarity with acquisition program processes, procedures, and IPS management
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Knowledge of acquisition and IPS regulations, policies, and standards
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Experience managing and executing complex logistics or acquisition projects
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products
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Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.