Solutions Architect (Air)

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects‑as‑a‑service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs, etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.

Group Overview

The

Americas Market Group (AMG)

is responsible for identifying wicked problems facing national security customers in the Americas, and then working with Metrea’s core and support groups to design, develop, and deliver elegant solutions. AMG includes capability areas for Strategy, Strategic Relations, Market Development, and Bid, Proposal, & Support.

Position Summary

This role leverages deep experience in Airborne ISR to design and develop elegant solutions to the hardest problems in aerospace (civil and military, manned and unmanned). As a Market Developer you have a deep understanding of Air domain effects, sensors and capabilities, the missions they are employed within and the markets and customers that require them. Having identified market demand or solutions to our customer’s problems, you will lead the capture activity to generate compelling and compliant proposals that maximize our p(Win). As a Market Developer you will work closely with colleagues in other domains e.g. Cyber, Software and Synthetics to create truly unique effects as a service. You will also work with our lab teams to help transition concepts into products or abilities that can be employed by our manned and unmanned assets. Having turned prospects into programs, you will work with program managers to ensure our services are constantly evolving to cement our incumbency and stay at the leading edge of what is possible.

Role And Responsibilities

A broad and deep understanding of Air domain sensors and abilities, and experience with bringing them to bear on manned and unmanned platforms.

Broad experience of Air domain missions. Emphasis is on Manned Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MAISR); experience of broader Air domain mission sets e.g. Aerial Fire Fighting, Air to Air Refueling, Strategic Transport and Mobility is desirable.

Experienced in developing or delivering Air domain developmental or operational solutions to national security partners.

Some experience preferred in leading complex Air domain bids and in generating bid quality technical content.

Skills And Experience

20 years+ combined experience in Aerospace and Defense. A mix of military and civil experience is preferred.

Must have operational experience in a relevant mission, ideally an ISR or Law Enforcement (LE) role with a military or government customer.

The ability to create high quality, technically sound written work to a deadline in support of bids and proposals is essential.

Knowledge or experience in Cyber, Software or Simulation is highly desirable.

Our Firmware

Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes : entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over‑deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware and our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper‑collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan eligibility

Parental leave

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen

AAP / EEO Statement

Metrea Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time non‑exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on‑call and available, as business needs require.

Work Location

Hybrid, on‑site, Washington, DC

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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