Solutions Archt Sr Principal

Saic; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a high-energy System of Systems Solutions Architect to lead the design, integration, and evolution of DAF Integrated Fires Command and Control Capabilities. You will oversee multiple interworking systems, bridging strategy to execution, ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability across cloud platforms.

Responsibilities include defining architectural design, ensuring interoperability, managing requirements traceability, and guiding cross-disciplinary teams, stakeholders,

Qualifications

• US Citizen with TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience or Master’s degree with 5 years of experience.
• 8+ years of system architecture experience in integrated air missile defense, air defense, or integrated fire control.
• Experience with Integrated Fires systems, cloud based USSF/DAF systems, customers and missions.
• Proficient in SysML/UML, DOORS for requirements, and scripting or software languages like Python or Java.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Define the framework, principles and standards for multi-system interaction.
• Interoperability & Integration: Ensure seamless data exchange across platforms and cloud environments.
• Requirements Traceability: Link system requirements to software components and verification tests.
• Governance & Standards: Establish governance processes and interface definitions for ongoing development.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Communication

Agile MBSE

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SysML/UML

DOORS

Python

Java

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a high energy, detail oriented and highly organized System of Systems Solutions Architect to lead the design, integration, and evolution of DAF Integrated Fires Command and Control Capabilities. In this role, you will oversee multiple distinct systems that must interoperate seamlessly. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and complex technical execution, ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability across diverse cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Define the overarching framework, principles, and standards for how multiple independent systems interact and share data.
• Interoperability & Integration: Ensure seamless data exchange, communication, and synchronization across platforms, cloud environments, and third-party services.
• Requirements Traceability: Link system requirements directly to software components, functional allocations, and verification test constructs.
• Collaborative Environment Management: Utilize repository tools like Teamwork Cloud for multi-user configuration control and digital thread integration.
• Cross-Disciplinary Leadership: Guide engineering teams through technical interchanges and tasks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, stakeholders, the chief engineer, the lead systems engineer, product managers, and individual system engineering teams to align technical roadmaps with organizational objectives.
• Risk & Trade-off Analysis: Evaluate system performance, security vulnerabilities, and potential bottlenecks; conduct trade studies to optimize reliability and cost.
• Governance & Standards: Establish governance processes, compliance frameworks, and interface definitions to guide ongoing development across all component systems.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor engineering teams, review subsystem designs, and guide technical consensus during complex problem-solving.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s and 10 years of experience or Master’s degree and 5 years of experience.
• 8+ years of system architecture experience in integrated air missile defense, air defense, or integrated fire control, with at least 3+ years focused on multi-system or SoS coordination.
• Experience with Integrated Fires systems, cloud based USSF/DAF systems, customers and missions.
• Demonstrated experience working with the defense industry supporting US Government customers.
• Proficient in SysML/UML, DOORS for requirements, and scripting or software languages like Python or Java for prototyping and simulation.
• Ability to develop end-to-end technical solutions across complex, multi-disciplinary problem sets in Space Systems, IT Systems, GEOINT or SIGINT domains.
• Deep knowledge of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, API management, data governance, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate dense technical concepts into actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF).
• Ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with space systems, satellite architectures, ground systems, or space domain awareness.
• Background in IT services, cloud solutions, or managed services for government customers.
• Familiarity with IC systems, community customers and mission sets.
• Prior experience in a Solutions Architect or Chief Engineer role on large government programs.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.