System Solution Architect

We are seeking a Senior Computer and Information Research Scientist / Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, modernization, and sustainment of complex enterprise and mission-critical systems. This position is ideal for an experienced systems engineering professional who thrives on solving highly complex technical challenges while influencing the strategic direction of large-scale programs.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical authority, collaborating with engineers, architects, program managers, government stakeholders, and executive leadership to develop innovative technical solutions that enable mission success. This role requires a blend of systems engineering expertise, technical leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on problem solving across the full systems engineering lifecycle.

- Working on unusually complex technical problems and architecting highly innovative system-level solutions. - Applying extensive systems engineering experience to analyze and assess system requirements, processes, interfaces, and methodologies to ensure total system integration and mission performance. - Contributing to-and potentially leading-small engineering teams in planning, designing, and implementing large-scale technical programs while interfacing with senior management and technical leadership. - Supporting long-range strategic systems planning under consultative direction. - Applying advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts to determine and pursue courses of action needed to achieve desired technical outcomes. - Performing additional responsibilities as required in support of enterprise engineering, modernization, and integration efforts.

- Advanced knowledge in the systems engineering discipline; recognized as a subject matter expert. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly present technical concepts. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments and perform in a lead engineering capacity. - Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of other engineers. - Knowledge of system architecture design, requirements analysis, modeling tools, and capability development. - Strong attention to detail with a focus on system quality and mission success.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline. - Advanced degree may be preferred. - 8+ years of related professional systems engineering experience.

- Experience identifying new system capabilities, technical enhancements, and concept demonstrators for emerging mission needs. - Experience supporting system integration, modernization, and lifecycle engineering in enterprise or mission-critical environments. - Ability to interface with senior technical leadership and provide expert guidance aligned with a senior-level engineering role.

- 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay - PTO: 20 days per year - Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant - $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available