Infrastructure Architect

About the role

This position is responsible for defining the technology foundations and integration patterns that support aerospace program objectives within the Mobile operational environment. The role owner establishes the structural alignment between systems, data flows, and tooling to ensure cohesive and compliant operations. You will act as a primary liaison between technical delivery teams and engineering stakeholders to translate program requirements into robust architectural solutions. Success in this position requires disciplined written communication, as key decisions and design rationales are formally documented and reviewed over extended periods. You will own the evaluation and selection of architecture frameworks and modeling tools that enable teams to operate under regulated conditions with reduced risk. The professional in this role proactively shares progress, sets clear priorities, and seeks assistance early to maintain alignment with demanding program schedules. Teams value individuals who make their work reviewable and reusable, thereby enabling others to build upon established foundations efficiently.

Key facts

What you'll do

Define technology foundations and integration patterns that enable aerospace program objectives while ensuring cohesive systems, data, and tools operation.

Apply program and systems engineering practices to collaborate effectively with engineering stakeholders and translate complex requirements into technical strategies.

Evaluate and select architecture frameworks and modeling tools that support regulated environments and enhance clarity in design decisions.

Establish standards for technology foundations that promote interoperability, maintainability, and scalability across distributed teams and systems.

Enable cohesive operations by identifying integration patterns that streamline data flows, reduce redundancy, and improve reliability of technical solutions.

Partner with delivery teams to align infrastructure decisions with program timelines, risk profiles, and compliance obligations.

Support the creation of detailed documentation that captures architectural decisions, trade-offs, and rationales for future review and reuse.

Champion the use of collaboration platforms to ensure transparency, traceability, and accessibility of architectural artifacts across stakeholders.

Guide the implementation of technology foundations by providing reference designs, best practices, and governance mechanisms to the Infrastructure team.

Facilitate continuous improvement by reviewing outcomes, capturing lessons learned, and updating patterns based on evolving program needs and feedback.

Promote visibility into infrastructure performance and integration health through structured reporting and proactive issue escalation when necessary.

Encourage a culture of knowledge sharing within the team by documenting work, clarifying concepts, and making it easy for others to review and extend solutions.

Requirements

Knowledge of program and systems engineering practices is necessary to enable effective collaboration with engineering stakeholders and to ensure architectural decisions support program goals.

Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of how technology foundations influence integration patterns and the operational readiness of aerospace programs.

You must be capable of applying structured architecture frameworks and modeling tools within regulated settings to maintain compliance and reduce delivery risk.

Strong written communication skills are required, as decisions are often recorded, revisited, and used to justify future technical and program investments.

The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team, taking ownership of outcomes while supporting cross-functional coordination.

You should be comfortable operating within structured delivery environments that emphasize standards, risk management, and long-term traceability.

Success in this position depends on the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing demands, and ask for help early when facing complex technical or program constraints.

Professional discipline is required to keep commitments, document work thoroughly, and ensure that infrastructure solutions remain sustainable over the lifecycle of aerospace programs.

Practical notes

Typical interview steps

Interviews in this field typically test judgment, communication, and fit as much as technical skill. Be ready to describe a challenge you faced, what you did, and what you learned. Most companies value honest answers over polished ones. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.