Advanced Space · Denver
Software Engineeringposted 6w ago
Advanced Space | Full-time | Onsite
We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?
About the Role
At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a Solutions Architect to lead the technical vision and strategic growth of one of our innovation portfolios while helping shape the next generation of space technologies.
In this role, you'll work closely with the CTO, Business Development, engineering teams, and executive leadership to define technology roadmaps, identify new opportunities, and transform innovative concepts into funded programs and flight-ready capabilities. You'll bridge technical strategy with business growth, ensuring our portfolio continues to advance the state of the art while supporting NASA, commercial, civil, and national security missions.
We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and customer engagement—someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing the future direction of space technology, and helping turn ambitious ideas into reality.
This position is open to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) only. Visa sponsorship is not available.
About Advanced Space
Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.
Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Actually Do
Shape the technology roadmap.
Partner with the CTO to define and evolve the long-term technology strategy for your portfolio. Identify capability gaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and develop roadmaps that align technical innovation with company objectives and customer needs.
Lead technical strategy and solution development.
Develop high-level mission concepts and technical architectures that position Advanced Space for future growth. Support proposal efforts by shaping winning technical solutions, evaluating feasibility, and ensuring alignment with portfolio strategy.
Drive business growth.
Work closely with Business Development to identify new opportunities, engage customers and partners, and expand Advanced Space's presence within your technology portfolio. Help prioritize investments, evaluate return on investment, and guide technology maturation efforts through funded programs and IRAD initiatives.
Be the technical expert.
Maintain a deep understanding of Advanced Space's technologies, ongoing programs, customer priorities, industry trends, and competitive landscape. Represent the company at conferences, technical meetings, and customer engagements while serving as a trusted subject matter expert.
Connect innovation across the company.
Partner with engineering, systems engineering, program management, marketing, and leadership teams to ensure technology development remains aligned across projects. Track portfolio progress, communicate key metrics to leadership, and help preserve organizational knowledge as technologies mature.
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Compensation & Benefits
Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.