Mission Cyber & AI Architect

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 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 Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) is a unique engineering division partnering across the full space enterprise to advance next-generation digital solutions and software-enabled mission capabilities. With customers spanning the DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), civil and commercial space, ISCD blends expertise in software architecture, AI/ML systems, data fabric/architecture, advanced cloud and edge platforms, cybersecurity, and full-stack engineering through mission-focused, collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. These collaborative teams leverage hands-on prototyping and applied R&D to support customer concepts, software architecture and development, and integration of the latest digital technology solutions. By bringing multi-disciplinary technical insight to critical space missions, ISCD is positioned at the forefront of innovative software and technology for excited new ways to make real-world impact. Aerospace’s Cyberspace Systems & Security Subdivision (CS3) is seeking a Mission Cyber & AI Architect to work closely with key stakeholders including government agencies, prime contractors, commercial vendors, and internal teams to define and implement robust cybersecurity measures across complex systems. You will facilitate the definition of security objectives, develop system security requirements and verification methods, and support mission-critical engineering decisions by providing a cybersecurity-informed perspective. Your work will ensure that security objectives, protection needs, assurance requirements, and risk management strategies are clearly defined, implemented, and validated. This is a fulltime position 100% onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. What You'll Be Doing - Lead security architecture development for ground and space mission systems. - Define and implement zero-trust architecture and secure by design principles for next-generation space systems, translating security frameworks into deployable technical solutions. - Develop and execute cybersecurity prototypes and testbeds that enable operational validation of security controls, thread scenarios, and defensive capabilities in realistic mission environments. - Apply AI/ML-enabled threat detection and anomaly detection techniques to enhance monitoring, defensive operations, and security posture assessment for space and ground systems. - Lead cross-functional engineering teams through full lifecycle security engineering – from requirements definition and architecture design through integration, testing, and operational deployment. - Partner with national laboratories, research institutions, and industry partners to transition emerging security technologies and research outcomes into operational capabilities. What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for the Senior Engineering Specialist - Cyber Security Archi…