Sr Solution Architect

Senior Solution Architect

Join Sierra Nevada Corporation as a Senior Solution Architect dedicated to designing innovative ISR, aviation, and security solutions that empower our national defense mission.

$ / yr – $ / yr

The Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) and Aviation business area is a leading prime integrator for high‑performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end‑to‑end C4

ISR capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, training, and logistics support.

As a Senior Solution Architect you will provide technical expertise, design robust architectural solutions, and lead cross‑functional teams to solve complex business challenges. You will translate stakeholder needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and constraints.
• Analyze current systems and propose scalable, secure solutions.
• Design and implement high‑quality architectural solutions that meet business requirements.
• Ensure solutions are consistent with enterprise architecture standards and best practices.
• Lead development of architectural frameworks, patterns, and standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct technical evaluations and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to improve productivity.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural designs and solutions.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
• Liaise between technical teams and business units to facilitate clear communication.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements.
• Manage relationships with end‑users, senior management, and in a matrixed resource environment.
• Partner with senior functional architects to deliver complete conceptual and logical designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture, system integration, and software development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance considerations in solution design.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance possession required.

• Agile and Dev Ops practices experience.
• Relevant certifications (TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.).
• Experience with systems engineering and architecture tools (Cameo, Jama).
• Multidisciplinary engineering background.
• Basic project management understanding (waterfall & agile).
• Cybersecurity awareness.

Competitive base salary, annual incentive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.