Chief Architect

Lead enterprise and mission architecture development for next-generation combat platforms and their enabling systems. Translate operational concepts and capability needs into interoperable, modular, and secure architectural designs. Define interface standards, integration patterns, and technical baselines to ensure system coherence. Engage in digital engineering efforts including MBSE, digital thread development, and architecture modeling. Provide architecture leadership and technical oversight across software, hardware, communications, and autonomy components. Facilitate technical working groups and stakeholder alignment across government, FFRDC, and industry participants. Ensure architectural solutions meet mission resilience, scalability, cybersecurity, and performance requirements. Deliver architecture artifacts including CONOPS, OV/SV views, interface control documents, and configuration baselines. Required Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field. 12+ years of experience supporting complex defense acquisition or advanced development programs. Proven experience as a lead architect on multi-platform, integrated systems. Strong understanding of mission system integration, open architectures, and digital engineering tools. Familiarity with DoDAF, UAF, or similar architecture frameworks. Experience coordinating across cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders. Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI. Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect).