Weapon Systems Architect

2 Circle, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays/Vacation

Flexible schedule

Education assistance

Military-reserve leave

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision

Disability benefits

Incentive programs

Job summary

2 Circle, Inc. seeks a Weapon System Architect to own the thread from requirements to fielded configuration for a long-range weapon system. You will decompose operational needs into specifications, maintain the architecture across variants, and manage interfaces with host platforms.

Responsibilities include verification, traceability, producibility assessment, and lifecycle cost analysis. The role requires a strong engineering background in weapon systems, production experience on fielded

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Active TS clearance required; SCI eligibility preferred.
• On-site at Eglin AFB, FL.
• Engineering background in weapon or missile systems - RF, seeker, guidance, propulsion, structures, or low observable.
• Demonstrated production and lifecycle experience on a fielded system.
• Production configuration management, supply chain risk, and obsolescence management.

Responsibilities

• Own the thread from requirement through fielded configuration and verification.
• Decompose operational requirements into system and subsystem specifications.
• Maintain architecture across a family of weapon variants and ensure interface control with host platforms.
• Establish verification criteria and preserve traceability through modeling, integration and test.
• Assess producibility, evaluate supplier submittals, and manage life-cycle cost implications.
• Support engineering change proposals, VECPs, and pricing/negotiation foundations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Lifecycle management

Technical leadership

RF systems

Education

Engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

2 Circle, Inc. We are a small veteran-owned consulting firm providing specialized customer focused system engineering, requirements definition, operational analysis, and program management support to the Department of Defense requirements staff, acquisition communities, S&T organizations, and warfighters to solve mission-critical problems. Our firm leverages a strong tradition of exceptional service to our customers and the warfighter. Our reputation and experience are critical to our success and is, therefore, the center of our focus. We will maintain a competitive advantage by leveraging the ability to operate in multi-level security environments, unmitigated exceptional quality of product, and keeping our cost structure below competing consulting entities. 2 Circle Inc. seeks both people and partner companies with a commitment to excellence that will enable the best of breed product for the US and coalition warfighters.

Job Summary

The Weapon System Architect serves as technical authority for the Long Range Weapon, owning the thread from requirement through fielded configuration. This role decomposes operational requirements into system and subsystem specifications, maintains the functional and physical architecture across a family of weapon variants, and holds interface definition and control for weapon-to-host-platform integration across the bomber and fighter fleet. The architect establishes verification criteria at the point requirements are written, preserves traceability through modeling, integration, and test, and maintains configuration control so that the specified article, the tested article, and the delivered article remain the same article. Where emerging threats drive change, the architect determines what moves in the baseline, what regresses, what must be re-verified, and whether the change can be qualified and produced inside the window the threat allows.

Because a long range weapon spends most of its life in production and sustainment, this role carries substantial production and lifecycle weight. The architect works the manufacturing baseline alongside the technical one – assessing producibility of design changes, evaluating supplier submittals against specification, supporting qualification of alternate sources, and analyzing cost and schedule consequences of insertion timing against lot cut-in points. The role owns technologies across the lifecycle: DMSMS and obsolescence exposure planning, procurement of parts decisions, component refresh sequencing, and qualification cost for each candidate insertion as well as what candidates to carry through EMD into production. The architect supports engineering change proposals and VECPs, contributes the engineering basis for pricing and negotiation positions, and provides the technical foundation for production readiness and milestone decisions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active TS clearance required; SCI eligibility preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred
• Engineering background in weapon or missile systems - RF, seeker, guidance, propulsion, structures, or low observable
• Demonstrated production and lifecycle experience on a fielded system
• Production configuration management, supply chain risk, and obsolescence management
• On-site at Eglin AFB, FL

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a secure, classified office environment where noise levels may range from low to moderate.
• Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Why 2 Circle?

People first!

At 2 Circle, our culture isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live every day. We offer the close-knit, supportive environment of a small business paired with the robust administrative strength you’d expect from a Fortune 500 company. Unlike organizations that overlook the importance of investing in their employees, we build systems that put our people first. By removing administrative burdens and prioritizing real support, we ensure our team can stay focused on what truly matters: excelling in their roles and delivering unwavering support to the warfighter, while still having the time and energy to be present at home with their families.

Compensation And Benefits

2 Circle, Inc. offers a competitive total-compensation package that reflects the experience and responsibilities of this role and supports employee well‑being across work, home, and community.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with defense-industry standards.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Flexible work-scheduling options.
• Education-assistance programs.
• Charitable-giving support and military-reserve leave accommodations.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and flexible-spending benefits, with a significant portion of costs covered by 2 Circle.
• Performance-based incentive awards and family-support programs such as child-activity sponsorships

Our Philosophy

Our people-first culture ensures employees feel valued, supported, equipped, and empowered to excel in their roles and affect change where needed to enhance our Nation’s efforts. By minimizing administrative burdens and investing in meaningful benefits, we create an environment where employees can fully focus on the mission and maintain a healthy balance at home.

2 Circle, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact 2 Circle, Inc., hiring manager