Space Systems Architect | MBSE & System-of-Systems Lead

Arcfield

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 235,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement and Savings

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Job summary

Arcfield is seeking an experienced Systems Architecture Engineer to support the development and integration of space-based sensing and mission capabilities for US Space Force and national security. The role requires defining architectural vision, decomposing complex systems, and guiding cross-domain integration to meet evolving mission objectives.

The ideal candidate brings systems engineering expertise, architectural judgment, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to government

Qualifications

Experience in systems engineering, architecture, and design.
Ability to decompose complex systems into subsystems and interfaces.
Experience leading system integration across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain high-level system architectures translating objectives into designs.
Communicate architectural vision and technical direction for current and future capabilities.
Decompose systems into subsystems, layers, and interfaces with clear roles.
Lead system integration across multiple systems to ensure interoperability.
Develop architecture views, diagrams, interfaces, baselines, and ICDs.
Support roadmaps, risks, and modernization opportunities; guide teams.