Senior Systems Architect - JobID-0211

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate vesting and matching

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program

Competitive PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Arlington, VA, is hiring a Senior Systems Architect to lead in developing advanced technology solutions. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and development teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, including skills in data analysis, combat systems understanding, and effective communication skills.

IDT offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation ranging from $135,000 to $273,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in building, testing and fielding products.
• Ability to convert program requirements into viable technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop test/data algorithms for system performance quantification.
• Evaluate customer needs to define system performance requirements.
• Drive interdisciplinary teams to develop and deploy systems.

Skills

Instrumentation and data recording

Data analysis

Understanding Combat Systems

Software engineering best practices

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SysML

UML

C++

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Compensation: $135,000 - $273,000 / year

Department: Engineering

Location: Arlington, VA

About The Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to be based out of one of IDT’s offices. This person will work with a fast‑paced team of mission‑focused engineers by developing cutting edge technology to solve customer problems. Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space.

The selected Senior Systems Architect will be responsible for turning customer’s goals and needs into solutions. The Systems Engineer possesses the background and skills to communicate with customers and IDT designers, lead development and deployment teams, and define product features and capabilities to apply automated testing and analysis technologies for rapid assessment and deployment of capability.

The ideal candidate will have skills applicable to instrumentation and data recording, data analysis, behavior assessment against requirements, understanding of Combat Systems, Kill Chains and/or effects chains, and presentation/visualization methods to help the System Analyst understand results and take corrective actions. The candidate will learn IDT’s technologies and how to apply them to a Customer’s Products to accelerate the pace of development, testing, deployment, and in‑service upgrade.

Requirements

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on‑site position requiring at least 4 days in the office, based out of Arlington, VA, Mount Laurel, NJ, or San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test/data algorithms for reducing instrumentation and data streams to meaningful quantification of system actions, behaviors, and outcomes.
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all functional and program interfaces.
• Apply advanced systems/software technologies and principles to develop innovative solutions for in‑service and next‑generation complex software systems.
• Drive interdisciplinary teams to rapidly define, design, develop, integrate, and deploy tactical and test systems.
• Analyze and decompose requirements, review software designs, generate test cases, test procedures, and test plans, and troubleshoot discrepancies to fulfill customer needs.
• Perform analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Determine SysML model implementation of systems engineering designs.
• Communicate directly with customer and users to understand need and drive cross‑functional technical issues/challenges to closure.

Who You Are (Required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, other STEM field, or equivalent full‑time professional experience.
• 7–10+ years experience in building, testing and fielding products.
• Ability and interest in the logical, systematic conversion of program requirements into viable technical solutions.
• Mathematical and communication skills to understand what system users and testers need to make decisions and do assessments rapidly and accurately.
• Understanding of system engineering and software engineering best practices; ability to communicate with customer subject matter experts and understand their processes and designs.
• Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test methodologies.
• Ability to apply analysis to systems, data, and processes to determine if exhibited behavior is expected.
• Ability to understand system behavior through reading system specifications and requirements.
• Understanding of the activities described by the Systems Engineering V‑Model.
• Ability to work on‑site with potential hybrid flexibility.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge of modern AESA or DBF radar designs, distributed Kill Chains and Combat System, and management of distributed data for decision making.
• Ability to create Agentic AI workflows to accelerate turning data into decisions, accelerate system design, and facilitate rapid trade studies and product decisions.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering/Model Based Software Development using SysML or UML.
• Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g. Software Engineering).
• Familiarity with Agile development processes.
• Experience developing or testing large, complex systems.
• Experience implementing algorithms in C++, Python, MATLAB or other languages.
• Systems Engineering experience with system integration, verification, and validation testing.
• Experience designing and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW Solutions.
• Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test methodologies.
• Experience with data visualization and presentation. Understanding of data instrumentation and data reduction techniques to use data to communicate system performance.
• Experience and proficiency with Requirements Management tools (e.g. DOORS).
• Experience identifying and describing software interfaces.
• Ability to perform concurrent assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Team‑centric execution and coordination skills.

Compensation

The posted ranges are $135,000–$231,000 or $164,000–$273,000. This amount may vary based on experience, skills, and education and does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits.

Benefits

Employees receive a generous benefits package, competitive PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching, 9/80 optional schedule (second and fourth Friday off each month), Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program, Professional Development Resources, pre‑tax commuter benefits, organization‑wide monthly tech connect events, annual employee recognition awards, and regular social events and catered lunches.

EEO Statement

IDT is an equal opportunity employer.