Systems Architect – Enterprise & Mission Architecture Lead

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and defense firm in Chantilly, VA seeks several Systems Engineers specializing in Architecture to support NRO programs. The positions range from junior to senior levels and focus on the development and documentation of system architectures. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, educational qualifications in systems engineering or related fields, and the required TS/SCI with Poly clearance. This role emphasizes technical leadership and adherence to architectural standards across complex systems.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of systems engineering or technical architecture support experience.
• 5-9 years of systems engineering experience with architecture development responsibility.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience focused on architecture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and documentation of system architectures.
• Define and manage interfaces across systems.
• Lead development of mission and enterprise architectures.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Architecture frameworks

Modeling concepts (e.g., SysML, DoDAF)

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred for senior roles)

Job description

A technology and defense firm in Chantilly, VA seeks several Systems Engineers specializing in Architecture to support NRO programs. The positions range from junior to senior levels and focus on the development and documentation of system architectures. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, educational qualifications in systems engineering or related fields, and the required TS/SCI with Poly clearance. This role emphasizes technical leadership and adherence to architectural standards across complex systems.