Enterprise Architect - Aerospace & Defense

DXC Technology; Connecticut; On-site; USD 138,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement program

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect to lead architecture strategy across PLM, ERP, and manufacturing systems, aligning IT with defense program lifecycle gates and bid/proposal inputs.

You will shape digital thread and digital twin architectures, drive security/compliance (ITAR, CMMC), and mentor program managers and government stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 20+ years in IT or engineering systems within Aerospace & Defense.
• 7+ years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture roles.
• Experience supporting defense programs, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Experience in executing Smart Factory initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture vision aligned with defense programs and product lifecycle.
• Develop long-term architecture roadmaps for digital thread / digital twin initiatives.
• Architect end-to-end integration across PLM, ERP, MES and shop-floor systems.
• Enable MBSE and digital thread continuity; support configuration management and traceability.
• Design architecture for Smart factory / Industry 4.0, predictive maintenance, and MRO platforms.
• Ensure ITAR, CMMC, NIST 800-53, and DoDAF alignment; implement Zero Trust and data segregation.
• Lead architecture review boards and drive reuse of platforms across programs.
• Support bid and proposal activities with architecture inputs and baseline definitions.
• Define enterprise data strategy and API-led, event-driven integration.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Roadmapping

Stakeholder management

Security & compliance

TOGAF

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Dassault 3DX

Apriso

PTC Windchill

SAP S/4HANA

iBase-t Solumina

eQ integration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Enterprise Architecture Strategy (A&D Context) - Define enterprise architecture vision aligned with defense programs, product lifecycle, and mission readiness - Develop long-term architecture roadmaps supporting:
   • Digital thread / digital twin initiatives
   • Engineering-to-manufacturing integration
   • Sustainment and lifecycle management
   - Aligning IT strategy with program-based funding models and contract structures
2. Digital Engineering & Product Lifecycle Integration - Architect end-to-end integration across:
   • PLM (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault 3DX, Apriso, PTC Windchill)
   • ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA)
   • MES and shop-floor systems (e.g., iBase-t Solumina)
   • Integration platforms (e.g., eQ)
   - Enable Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital thread continuity - Support configuration management, BOM integrity, and traceability
3. Manufacturing & MRO Architecture - Design architecture supporting:
   • Smart factory / Industry 4.0 initiatives, including connected assets and test labs
   • Predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring
   • MRO platforms and field service systems
   - Integrate IoT, edge computing, and telemetry from aircraft/defense systems
4. Security, Compliance & Regulatory Alignment - Ensure compliance with:
   • ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
   • CMMC
   • NIST 800-53
   • DoDAF
   - Implement Zero Trust architectures and secure data segregation - Support classified and unclassified environment separation
5. Architecture Governance - Establish governance aligned with defense program lifecycle gates - Lead architecture review boards for major programs and proposals - Ensure reuse of platforms and reduction of program-specific silos
6. Program & Capture Support - Identify new business opportunities - Support bid and proposal (capture) activities with architecture inputs - Define technical baselines for new defense contracts - Collaborate with program managers on cost, schedule, and risk
7. Data & Integration Architecture - Define enterprise data strategy for:
   • Engineering data
   • Manufacturing and quality data
   • Sustainment and operational data
   - Implement API-led and event-driven integration across legacy and modern systems - Enable secure data sharing across partners, suppliers, and government entities

Required Qualifications

• - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience
• - 20+ years in IT or engineering systems within Aerospace & Defense
• - 7+ years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture roles
• - Experience supporting defense programs, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers
• - Experience in executing Smart Factory initiatives

Core Competencies A&D Domain Expertise

• - Product lifecycle management (PLM)
• - Engineering design and simulation environments
• - Manufacturing execution and quality systems
• - MRO and sustainment operations
• - Architecture Frameworks
• - TOGAF
• - DoDAF / MODAF (preferred)
• - SAFe for large-scale program execution

Technical Expertise

• - Cloud environments (including GovCloud / classified cloud)
• - Digital thread & digital twin architectures
• - IoT / edge computing in aerospace systems
• - High-performance computing (HPC) for simulation workloads
• - Cybersecurity in regulated environments

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• - Experience working with o Program managers o Chief engineers o Government stakeholders (DoD, primes)
• - Strong ability to operate in matrixed, program-driven environments

Preferred Certifications

• - TOGAF Certification
• - Cloud Architect (AWS/Azure GovCloud)
• - CISSP
• - SAFe Agilist

Key Deliverables

• - Enterprise architecture aligned to defense programs
• - Digital thread / digital twin architecture blueprints
• - Secure data exchange frameworks
• - Program-aligned technology roadmaps
• - Architecture input for RFPs and contract bids

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• - Program execution efficiency (cost, schedule adherence)
• - Reduction in engineering/manufacturing rework
• - Digital thread adoption across lifecycle
• - Compliance audit success (ITAR, CMMC)
• - Improved fleet readiness and sustainment efficiency

Unique Aspects of This Role in A&D

• - Operates within highly regulated, security-sensitive environments
• - Balances program-specific customization vs enterprise standardization
• - Supports long lifecycle systems (20-40 years)
• - Integrates engineering rigor with enterprise IT strategy

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $137,900 - $256,100.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retiremen