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The Aerospace Corporation · 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Computing Capabilities Advisor to the Department of the Air Force (DAF)

Pentagon City, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Computing Capabilities Advisor will support the Department of the Air Force by providing independent technical analysis and systems engineering insight to inform space acquisition and integration involving AI-enabled and cloud-based solutions.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide objective, non-advocacy technical advice to the DAF on the application of AI and cloud-computing solutions across space systems, architectures, and acquisition portfolios

Assess technology readiness, implementation risk, and integration challenges for AI, machine learning, autonomy, and cyber technologies in space acquisition programs

Support enterprise capability development and integration, including mission thread analysis and cross-program integration studies and activities

Advise on acquisition and integration strategies

Develop technical roadmaps, trade studies, and decision-quality products to support senior SAF/SQ, Space Force, and OSW stakeholders

Coordinate with Aerospace technical experts, SSC, AFRL, USSF, and other FFRDC partners to ensure coherent, end-to-end technical insight

Prepare and deliver clear, concise briefings and written assessments translating complex technical analysis into actionable recommendations

Deliver results on time-sensitive staff inquiries and provide technical support in the development of position papers and official responses to Congress, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Intelligence Community (IC)

The selected candidate must work effectively in an onsite environment with the customer and work with senior Government leaders, contractors, other government agencies, the various Aerospace program offices, and the Aerospace Engineering and Technical Group (ETG) to address issues and provide the customer with the best available technical analyses and recommendations to ensure coherent, end-to-end technical insight

Qualification

Artificial intelligenceCloud computing architectureSpace systems engineeringDigital engineeringModel-based systems engineeringExecutive briefingTechnical writingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or equivalent is required

A minimum (6) years of demonstrated technical depth in one or more of the following areas is required: Artificial intelligence, Cloud computing architecture, Space systems engineering and architectures, Digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Understanding of space acquisition, integration, and lifecycle processes within the Department of the Air Force or U.S. Space Force

Must demonstrate strong technical writing and executive briefing capabilities

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

A minimum (12) years of demonstrated technical depth in one or more of the following areas is required: Artificial intelligence, Cloud computing architecture, Space systems engineering and architectures, Digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Proven ability to work effectively with senior government, military personnel, co-located FFRDC, and SETA contractors is required

Preferred

Advanced degree in a STEM field or equivalent is strongly preferred

Prior experience supporting SAF/SQ, Space Systems Command (SSC), SAF/AQ, USSF headquarters, or OSD space organizations is strongly desired

Familiarity with Aerospace Corporation engineering practices, including mission assurance, architecture evaluation, and technical risk assessment

Experience with system security engineering for space system threats, including contested and degraded space environments

Experience with systems engineering for space system use of autonomy and AI with DoW Responsible AI

Background in mission-level modeling, architecture trades, or enterprise integration

Past experience working in an FFRDC or trusted advisory environment

Strong knowledge in briefing senior Government leaders (General Officer and/or SES)

Possess a thorough understanding of the roles played by the Office of the Secretary of Defense; the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force; the United States Space Force, U.S. Space Command; the space system program offices; the defense agencies; the Joint Staff; and other government organizations in the acquisition, management, and operation of the national security space enterprise

A current and active TS/SCI clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government, is strongly preferred. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect