Solutions Architect

Remote Solution Architect

Clearance Level: Must be US Citizen to apply . Must be eligible to obtain an Active Secret Clearance

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Solutions Architect t o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The Solutions Architect will provide support for efforts to develop and integrate the next generation of geostationary civilian operational EO/IR weather sensing instrumentation and systems, focusing on system re-baselining and plan re-development, system refinement, requirements refinement, requirements flow-down, and knowledge capture of lessons learned.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Must be able to obtain an an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA) on-site 4 trips per calendar year to Lexington if the program/project requires it

Must Have

• 10 years - Engineering
• 10 years - NASA engineering lifecycle design reviews
• 10 years - Systems Engineering
• 10 years - NOAA satellite programs development
• 10 years - Standard NASA procedures
• 10 years - Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 10 years - Work with Cross-Functional Teams
• 10 years - Development and deployment of operational systems
• 10 years - System-wide testing and validation
• Degree Level: Masters Degree
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication

Nice to Have

• Weather products and algorithms
• Programming
• higher-level programming language
• Software Tools
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)

What You Will Bring:

• Extensive experience in NOAA satellite program development
• Familiarity with NASA standard procedures (7120, 8705, etc,)
• Extensive experience in development and deployment of operational systems
• Extensive experience in verification and validation of system-wide testing
• Experience with NASA engineering lifecycle design reviews
• Understanding of systems engineering practices
• Understanding of system acquisition
• Must have excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
• Must have extensive experience with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work in a team composed of both technical and non-technical members is critical.
• MS. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Astrophysics, Astronomy, or related area is preferred. In lieu of an MS., an BS with a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience will be considered.

Must have Experience:

• Knowledge of weather products and algorithms
• Experience with higher-level programming language

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Clearance: An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position. Must be US Citizen to apply

Work from Home: This position is REMOTE. The candidate is able to work remotely from any location. They may be asked to take up to 4 trips per calendar year to Lexington if the program/project requires it.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.