The Aerospace Corporation

Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing Capabilities Advisor

The Aerospace Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Crystal City • Virginia • United States

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Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • 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).

Requirements

  • 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)
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

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Hard skills
Artificial intelligenceCloud computing architectureSpace systems engineeringDigital engineeringModel-based systems engineeringTechnology readiness assessmentImplementation risk assessmentIntegration challengesMission thread analysisCross-program integration
Soft skills
Technical writingExecutive briefingClear communicationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in STEMDoD security clearance