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Stratolaunch · 4 hours ago

Principal Solutions Architect

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$176K/yr - $230K/yr

20+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. They are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to define and mature technical architectures for hypersonic flight test and research missions, bridging customer needs with engineering capabilities.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Justin Bunkis

Responsibilities

Lead architecture definition for hypersonic flight test missions and ground infrastructure

Translate mission requirements into system concepts, architecture views, and interface specifications

Evaluate emerging technologies for integration into future Stratolaunch programs

Support proposals and customer engagements by shaping technical solutions and system architectures

Ensure system designs are compatible with hypersonic mission objectives, safety, and regulatory constraints

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to mature architectures through design, integration, test, and flight

Serve as technical liaison with government and industry partners to align architectures with test objectives

Qualification

MBSE toolsSystem modelingDoDAF frameworksFlight test architectureRange operationsRapid prototype developmentTechnical liaisonBachelor's degreeAdvanced degreeCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Expertise in MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, SysML), system modeling, or DoDAF frameworks

Experience architecting systems supporting flight test, range operations, or rapid prototype development

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical ideas to diverse stakeholders

Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred

Principal Level ($175,500-$230,300): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 20+ years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

9/80 schedule

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles.

Founded in 2011

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees