FYI,

Space Systems Architect
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
http://www.jhuapl.edu

: Description

: Play a lead role in the development of spacecraft, space system,
: and space architecture concepts for civilian space missions,
: particularly for the Lunar / Mars Exploration Initiative. Provide
: system engineering leadership for the space department in working
: with NASA to define and execute a development program and mission
: sequence to satisfy the objectives of this initiative.

: Sponsor Technical / System Engineering Direction:

: - Provide technical interface to current and prospective sponsors
: and segments within the sponsor community.

: - Provide system engineering support for the development of an
: overall approach to achieving the objectives of the Lunar / Mars
: Exploration Initiative, to include as necessary end-system
: architecture definition, system of systems development approach,
: critical technology identification, and definition of robotic (and
: possibly human) mission sequences leading to demonstration and
: establishment of the required capabilities.

: - Provide sponsor and business area support for key related
: assessments, including Analysis of Alternatives, Development
: planning, interface to existing & planned infrastructures, concept
: of operations, spacecraft and payload concept trades and associated
: development planning and program definition.

: Proposal Development:

: - Lead proposal efforts in support of tasking for technical
: direction or mission / system developments in the areas defined
: above.

: - Develop system concepts, assessment approaches, capabilities,
: project plans, and cost and schedule estimates.

: - Lead the proposal technical team. Conduct/direct analysis/
: trade-off studies of design approaches, to the system or subsystem
: levels as appropriate.

: Systems and Spacecraft Development:

: - Provide technical leadership for critical mission, system
: development, and study efforts emerging from the above efforts.

: - Support programs at the mission, spacecraft, payload, or critical
: technology levels as appropriate.

: - Play a key role in modeling, analysis, definition of requirements
: and interfaces, and performance characterization / verification, at
: the system and system of systems levels.

: - Provide sponsor technical interface.

: Communications:

: - Prepare outside publications and internal APL reports.

: - Organize and lead system level design reviews.

: - Organize and present status reviews and other forms of reporting
: to keep sponsors and internal program and line management informed.

: Requirements

: Required:

: - B.S. in engineering, physics, or closely related field or
: equivalent with at least 7 10 years experience in work similar to
: the activities listed under Duties.

: - Very strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to
: work effectively in a team environment and to manage a large
: multi-discipline team.

: - Selected applicants will be subject to government security
: investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access
: to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S.
: citizenship.

: Desired:

: - M. S. (or higher) in engineering, Physics, or related field.

: - Experience in space systems and / or human spaceflight systems.

: - Familiarity with military and intelligence community system
: architecture assessment and development methodologies, and
: willingness to apply / adapt such methodologies to a long term
: national space exploration enterprise.

: - Demonstrated track record in development of sponsored programs.

Mark Reiff