Senior Systems Architect Job at Arcfield (Huntsville)

Senior Systems Architect

Arcfield

Location:
United States , Huntsville

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join us and work on state-of-the-art systems shaping the future of national defense. We are seeking a highly qualified systems engineer with deep expertise in system architecture development, digital engineering, and defense system design. If you're passionate about MBSE, Product Line Engineering (PLE), open architectures, and advancing digital transformation, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the development and documentation of comprehensive system architectures using MBSE tools and methods
Apply Product Line Engineering (PLE) approaches to manage commonality and variability across a family of systems
Utilize pure::variants to define and manage feature models, variation points, and valid product configurations
Support federated model management, including project usage, model integration, and maintaining a single source of truth across the enterprise
Define and enforce modeling quality through validation rules, metrics, and adherence to style guide standards
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to senior leadership and external stakeholders
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks
develop and execute mitigation strategies
Conduct trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and support informed decision-making
Oversee configuration management to ensure system baselines are controlled and properly documented
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration across the program lifecycle

Requirements:

BS (10-12 years), MS (8-10 years), or PhD (5-7 years) in Systems Engineering, Engineering, or related technical field
Deep expertise in developing and managing system architectures
Experience applying Product Line Engineering (PLE) principles to system or software development
Demonstrated proficiency with pure::variants for feature modeling, variant management, and configuration
Proficiency in one or more MBSE tools and languages, such as: NoMagic / MagicDraw / Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, UPDM, IBM Rhapsody
Experience working within Agile/SAFe frameworks
Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders
Domain knowledge is strongly preferred in one or more of the following areas: Military weapon systems, Missile Defense Systems, Battle Command Systems, System of Systems Architecture, Open Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and standards
Must possess and be able to maintain an active Secret Clearance

What we offer:

Collaborate with world-class MBSE and digital engineering experts
Work on groundbreaking projects with real impact
Contribute to the development of state-of-the-art military systems
Enjoy the freedom to innovate and exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches
Be part of the vibrant Huntsville defense community, with proximity to Redstone Arsenal and critical defense programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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