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The System Architect supports the program within the Missile Defense and Space mission areas. This role is responsible for defining and evolving system architecture solutions that describe the vision, structure, and capabilities of the system. The System Architect works as part of an integrated architecture and systems engineering team on a multi-company program, collaborating across technical disciplines to deliver scalable, interoperable, and mission-aligned solutions.
Job Responsibility:
Support the definition of operational, physical, functional, and technical architectures for evolving capabilities
Participate in architecting missile defense command and control and battle management systems leveraging existing and COTS/GOTS components with DoD interoperability in mind
Analyze high-level mission and system needs using structured and logical engineering approaches
Create system architecture concepts and solutions for new and emerging capabilities
Collaborate with lead Systems Architects, software architects, network architects, cyber architects, and other architecture stakeholders
Communicate and collaborate on system architecture solutions with software development, network engineering, cyber engineering, DevSecOps, infrastructure, test, deployment, and operations teams
Develop and maintain both physical and logical system architectures
Interface with project leads, product owners, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers
Serve as the focal point for system architecture for assigned capabilities across development, test, and deployment efforts
Present system architecture concepts to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences
Present and support internal and external design reviews
Assist with documenting and reviewing architectures in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO
Maintain awareness of current and emerging technologies and design methodologies relevant to DoD Command and Control systems and COTS/FOSS IT products
Requirements:
Systems Engineering and Architecture experience supporting complex DoD programs
Experience developing system architecture solutions and concepts
Ability to work effectively in an integrated, multi-discipline engineering team environment
Experience collaborating with software, network, cyber, infrastructure, test, and deployment teams
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse technical audiences
Experience creating and presenting system architecture briefings and design artifacts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Education: Bachelors with 9+ or Master with 7+ Years of Experience
LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO
CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret
Nice to have:
Systems Engineering or Architecture experience on a DoD Command and Control program
Experience with complex DoD Command and Control (C2) systems
Experience as a Technical Lead, Systems Engineering SME, or technical leader on Missile Defense, Space, or Link 16 domain programs
Experience developing new system architecture concepts and solutions
Experience working in environments leveraging existing or COTS/GOTS components with DoD interoperability considerations
Experience identifying and defining system capabilities and communicating those capabilities to engineers, developers, subject matter experts, and users
Experience developing system engineering and architecture artifacts such as specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), use cases, system architecture descriptions, and trade studies
Experience creating architecture designs, reviewing technical artifacts, and presenting at DoD customer design reviews
Experience serving as a technical leader for DoD systems engineering or development efforts
Familiarity with private cloud solutions and IT technologies such as VMware, Nutanix, RedHat, and network solutions
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Familiarity with software development and Java-based systems
Familiarity with DevSecOps and Digital Engineering Transformation (DET) methodologies
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and CAMEO
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS
What we offer:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability