Senior Level Aerospace Jobs
Senior level aerospace jobs put experienced engineers and technical leaders in charge of complex programs, systems architecture, and the cross-functional teams that deliver mission-critical outcomes. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, with 67% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, Tulip Interfaces, and AMETEK hiring at this level now.
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Description
The Senior Architect will lead project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of project types including corporate, healthcare, sport venues, data centers, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Architect will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting architectural plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs.
- Lead architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities.
- Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
- Applies expert knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the architectural industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
- Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
- Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the architectural practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other architectural teams.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 8 years related experience.
- Master's degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 7 years related experience.
- Minimum eight years of architectural experience preferred.
- Registered architect preferred.
- Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
- Expert knowledge of standard architectural concepts, including building codes, ADA standards, exterior envelope design, technical detailing, and specification writing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Expert software and computer skills preferred, including BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization.
- Experience in leading design teams for large, complex projects, delegating tasks, and guiding internal and client groups towards successful design outcomes.
- Ability to conduct detailed quality reviews of architectural documents.
- Experience with construction phase activities, including site visits, shop drawing review, and correspondence with contractors and client.
- Ability to travel.
- Registered Architect preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Architecture
Primary Location US-FL-Orlando
Other Locations US-FL-Melbourne
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 263646
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS
Description
The Senior Architect will lead project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of project types including corporate, healthcare, sport venues, data centers, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Architect will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting architectural plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs.
- Lead architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Develop, modify, and review production drawings for healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, and governmental and military facilities.
- Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
- Applies expert knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the architectural industry. Compiles studies and reports. Writes specifications.
- Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find's/develops non-standard design solutions.
- Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
- Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
- Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Participate sales and marketing efforts and identify, lead and manage key pursuits.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Prepare, present and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the architectural practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for effective communication with other architectural teams.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 8 years related experience.
- Master's degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program and 7 years related experience.
- Minimum eight years of architectural experience preferred.
- Registered architect preferred.
- Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
- Expert knowledge of standard architectural concepts, including building codes, ADA standards, exterior envelope design, technical detailing, and specification writing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Expert software and computer skills preferred, including BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization.
- Experience in leading design teams for large, complex projects, delegating tasks, and guiding internal and client groups towards successful design outcomes.
- Ability to conduct detailed quality reviews of architectural documents.
- Experience with construction phase activities, including site visits, shop drawing review, and correspondence with contractors and client.
- Ability to travel.
- Registered Architect preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Architecture
Primary Location US-FL-Orlando
Other Locations US-FL-Melbourne
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 263646
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #GFS
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Senior Level Aerospace Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level aerospace job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of complex systems or programs, not just participation in them. A strong candidate can point to specific technical decisions they made, teams or projects they led, and outcomes they were accountable for. Depth in areas like propulsion, avionics, structures, or GNC, combined with a history of cross-functional collaboration, gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level aerospaces?
Companies hiring senior level aerospaces right now include Burns & McDonnell, Tulip Interfaces, and AMETEK, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large defense contractors, commercial aviation manufacturers, and government-adjacent primes that need experienced engineers to own programs rather than support them.
Are there remote senior level aerospace jobs?
Yes, though the share is smaller than in many other fields given the hardware, lab, and clearance requirements common in aerospace. About 67% of senior level aerospace openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote for roles involving physical systems, test environments, or classified work.
What makes an aerospace role senior level?
Senior level aerospace roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. Engineers at this stage own technical direction for a subsystem or program, make design and trade-off decisions independently, and are expected to mentor junior and mid-level engineers. The work shifts from following established processes to setting them, and from solving assigned problems to identifying the right problems to solve.
Which industries hire the most senior level aerospaces?
Senior level aerospace roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand at this level because their programs require engineers with the technical authority and systems-level judgment to lead development, integration, and qualification work on high-stakes hardware and software.