Network Systems Architect

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture development for resilient space transport and communications systems.
• Analyze end-to-end transport architectures including terrestrial, airborne, and space-based networking solutions.
• Support systems engineering activities across the lifecycle including requirements analysis, trade studies, integration, verification, and transition planning.
• Advise Government leadership on technical risks, modernization strategies, and architectural alternatives.
• Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, architecture products, and technical roadmaps.
• Support MOSA, Zero Trust, cloud integration, and cybersecurity-aligned engineering approaches.
• Conduct engineering assessments of SATCOM, tactical transport, optical communications, and hybrid network architectures.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program management reviews.
• Coordinate with SSC, USSF, mission partners, vendors, and integration teams.

• Citizenship:
  Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: A minimum of a TS with willingness to obtain SCI eligibility at time of application required.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  12‑15+ years of relevant DoD or National Security Space systems engineering experience.
• Additional
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience supporting SATCOM, transport networks, space systems, or enterprise communications architectures.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), MBSE concepts, and digital engineering practices.
• Experience supporting classified programs and cross-organizational technical integration.
• Active TS/SCI clearance (or eligibility to obtain SCI access).