Senior Systems Architect - JobID-0211

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 273,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Generous benefits package

Paid holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting and in‑k

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to be based out of IDT’s Arlington, VA office. You will turn customer goals into robust solutions and lead cross-functional teams delivering cutting-edge defense technology.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in systems engineering, broad experience with combat systems and Kill Chains, and a proven ability to communicate with customers. This is an on-site role with hybrid options; travel ~10%.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related STEM field.
7–10+ years of building, testing, and fielding complex systems.
Ability to translate customer goals into technical solutions.
Strong communication with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Develop test/data algorithms to quantify system actions and outcomes.
Define system performance requirements from customer needs.
Lead development and deployment teams for new capabilities.
Decompose requirements, create test plans, and troubleshoot issues.
Communicate with customers to resolve cross-functional challenges.

Skills

System Architecture

Requirements Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

C++ / Python

Data Analysis

Systems Engineering

SysML/UML

DOORS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

SysML/UML

DOORS

Job description

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

Department: Engineering

Location: Arlington, VA

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

Description

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 working with and 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 to turn customer’s goals and needs into solutions. The Systems Engineer possesses the background and skills to communicate both 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, test, deployment, and in-service upgrade.

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 our Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel, NJ location.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

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

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

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

Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: