System Architect

System Architect

Dayton, OH US (Primary)

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Ignite provides professional services to customers across federal, defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors, and strives to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds the values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results in everything we do.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented System Architect to support intelligence analysis and modeling efforts for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The Modeling, Analytics, and Simulation Sciences (MASS) Operation is seeking a Systems Architect to support our customers at NASIC in their Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) efforts. MBSE is a rapidly growing field in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Communities.

As a member of our engineering team, you will work alongside engineers and software developers to develop authoritative engineering models that contribute to our nation’s defense.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, or related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to utilize systems thinking and systems engineering methodologies to structure representations of complex system-of-systems scenarios
• Strong knowledge of SysML for modeling architectures and system behaviors
• Ability to analyze architecture and engineering data to solve complex problems, recommend solutions, and improve products and processes
• Experience integrating system models and tools to create digital environments and establish authoritative sources of truth
• Proficiency with MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Magic Draw, IBM Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect)
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, including internal staff, external contractors, and government customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and present technical documentation and artifacts
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

• Master’s Degree in Engineering field or related certifications such as OCSMP Certifications, INCOSE CSEP, or Project Management PMP (among others)
• Knowledge of the SysML 2.0 language update and experience translating models from SysML 1.x to 2.0
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, including Java, C++, or Python
• Experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), or other architecture frameworks.
• Knowledge of aerospace/defense systems and processes
• Knowledge of modeling and simulation (M&S) tools and practices

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Security Clearance.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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