Lead Systems Architect - MBSE, Microservices & Hybrid Cloud

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kratos Space Training & Cyber seeks a Lead Systems Architect to shape and maintain the technical vision, architecture, and engineering strategy for the CCS-C program. The role covers the full lifecycle from requirements and design to integration, verification, validation, and production transition, acting as the chief technical authority to drive decisions and mitigate risks.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, interact with customers and partners, and contribute to a robust, compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible engineering experience involving complex aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in modern architectural patterns like microservices, event-driven architecture, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to design innovative solutions and anticipate potential issues in complex, distributed systems.
• Experience throughout the complete engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, verification, validation, qualification, and production or deployment.
• Strong understanding of systems-engineering principles, requirements management, interface management, configuration management, and technical risk management.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and executive-level communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters to engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the assigned program.

Responsibilities

• Shape and maintain the technical vision, architecture, and engineering strategy for the CCS-C program.
• Guide multidisciplinary engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle from requirements through production transition.
• Serve as a key technical authority, drive technical decision-making, and evaluate trade studies.
• Mentor engineers, interface with customers and partners, and support the chief engineer in delivering a robust, compliant system architecture.

Skills

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Hybrid cloud

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or systems engineering or related field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Kratos Space Training & Cyber seeks a Lead Systems Architect to shape and maintain the technical vision, architecture, and engineering strategy for the CCS-C program. The role covers the full lifecycle from requirements and design to integration, verification, validation, and production transition, acting as the chief technical authority to drive decisions and mitigate risks.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, interact with customers and partners, and contribute to a robust, compliant,