Architect/Project Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Systems and Operations Assurance Department (SOAD) is the source of expertise in Operations and Facilities Engineering, Product and Process Assurance, Quality (QA) and Manufacturing Engineering to our corporate customers. SOAD provides an array of technical capabilities that support our customers in assuring the availability, readiness and success of ground assets/services required to meet the needs of the space enterprise. 

We have a current need for motivated architects/project managers to join our high-performing team in solving some of today’s hardest problems and help evolve our capabilities in meeting the technical challenges of tomorrow. This position requires an innovative but decisive individual who works effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment that can set goals/expectations and effectively execute. We are seeking experienced candidates with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams proficient in all phases of project design and controls, including architectural programming, requirements/concept design development, construction, operations & maintenance/sustainment. 
  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

We expect the candidate to: 

• Be self-motivating and able to work without appreciable direction from management with overall responsibility for project engineer and project administrator duties directly relating to each project 

• Serve as project leader and coordinator of a team of technical contributors, identifying issues, prioritizing tasks, facilitating communications, and acting as spokesperson for the working group 

• Provide technical expertise in identifying innovative technologies and operational enhancements to improve facility design, safety, resiliency/reliability, and cost efficiency 

• Utilize and/or develop and implement advanced analytical techniques to evaluate facility systems and optimize overall systems design 

• Deliver independent, data-driven technical reports and recommendations to management and customers through effective verbal and written communication 

• Develop/evaluate design criteria; review A-E design packages for adherence to design objectives, technical completeness, and accuracy; support construction and commissioning activities 

• Develop project scopes of work and pre-conceptual design documentation, budgets, project cost estimates and planning/scheduling documentation to support the facility acquisition/procurement process 

• Employ a rigorous and methodical approach to problem solving and identifying root cause of facility system failures 

• Act as mentor to team members, providing orientation, technical guidance, and development insight 

• Travel to customer and/or government facilities while representing the company and depa