Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Systems Architect

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHuntsville, AL, USA$95k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline.
Three to five years of professional experience in systems engineering and architecture.
Active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
Practical experience modeling systems in Systems Modeling Language and navigating Model-Based Systems Engineering environments such as Cameo Systems Modeler or MagicDraw.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
Ability to work effectively within collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Participate in and contribute technical analysis for major milestone reviews, including Critical Design Review and Test Readiness Review.
Build, navigate, and review Model-Based Systems Engineering system models, identifying design concerns related to the platform's Modular Open Systems Approach strategy.
Review supplier and original equipment manufacturer architectural changes for impacts to system modularity and openness.
Analyze architecture frameworks to identify and mitigate complex integration concerns.
Develop and present briefing materials, translating technical data into clear updates and recommendations for team leads and leadership.
Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams and other stakeholders to ensure alignment to the system architecture.
Support requirements flow-down, interface definition, and integration verification for complex systems.
Contribute to program management tasks, including tracking and supporting surveillance of cost, schedule, and performance.
Assist in updating system interoperability and information support documentation, such as Information Support Plans.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with military aviation acquisition programs or large-scale defense system integration.
Working knowledge of modular system standards such as Modular Open Systems Approach, Future Airborne Capability Environment, Hardware Open Systems Technologies, or commercial equivalents.
Familiarity with multicore processors, Integrated Modular Avionics, real-time operating environments, or Internet Protocol networking.
Experience working collaboratively in team environments, such as Integrated Product Teams or Agile engineering teams.
Experience with Earned Value Management and managing control accounts.
Familiarity with Army airworthiness, system safety, or materiel release processes.

Salary Range: 95000 to 120000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Huntsville, AL

The Systems Architect will join our engineering team to develop and analyze system architectures for complex, next-generation aviation and defense platforms. You will independently navigate "model of models" environments and evaluate system designs to ensure they align with our overarching architecture framework and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) objectives. This role is ideal for an engineer who can bridge technical execution with cross-team collaboration to inform design decisions and identify integration risks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in and contribute technical analysis for major milestone reviews, including Critical Design Review (CDR) and Test Readiness Review (TRR).

Build, navigate, and review MBSE system models, actively identifying design concerns related to the platform's MOSA strategy.

Review supplier/OEM architectural changes for impacts to system modularity and openness.

Analyze architecture frameworks to identify and mitigate complex integration concerns.

Develop and present briefing materials, translating technical data into clear updates and recommendations for team leads and leadership.

Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and other stakeholders to ensure alignment to the system architecture.

Support requirements flow-down, interface definition, and integration verification for complex systems.

Contribute to program management tasks, including tracking and supporting surveillance of cost, schedule, and performance.

Assist in updating system interoperability and information support documentation, such as Information Support Plans (ISPs).

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline. 3-5 years of professional experience in systems engineering and architecture.

Demonstrated practical experience modeling systems in SysML and navigating MBSE environments (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw).Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
Ability to work effectively within collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with military aviation acquisition programs or large-scale defense system integration.

Working knowledge of modular system standards (e.g., MOSA, FACE, HOST, or commercial equivalents).

Familiarity with Multi-Core Processors, Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), real-time operating environments, or IP networking.

Experience working collaboratively in team environments, such as Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) or Agile engineering teams.

Experience with Earned value Management (EVM) and managing control accounts.

Familiarity with Army airworthiness, system safety, or materiel release processes.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

About the Company

Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Aether Aerospace is developing a personal eVTOL aircraft called Project Aether that uses a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system and aims to achieve FAA MOSAIC certification. The aircraft uses batteries for hovering and hydrogen fuel cells for cruise, with the cells recharging the batteries in flight, to offer more than 250 miles of range. It features a tandem tilt-wing with eight ducted fans, fly-by-wire controls, and a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute for safety. The company targets two markets: individual owners who can store the aircraft in a two-car garage for about $195,000, and flight centers that would buy fleets of 10–20 aircraft to rent to Sport Pilots, supported by hydrogen fuel, maintenance, and a booking platform, with the goal of bringing a certificated, on-demand personal air vehicle to market and scaling through fleet-based services.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2026

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