Senior Systems Architect and Design Engineer

Role:

Senior Systems Architect and Design Engineer

Client:
Defense-Aerospace

Pay Rate: up to $110 per hour (W2, non‑benefited)

Length: 3-month contract

Location:

Richardson, TX

Clearance:
Department of Defense TS / SCI security clearance is required at the time of hire.

• Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation for Missile Defense.
• Use DoDAF formats, develop and document optional C2 architectural approaches.
• Contribute to technical implementation of DMRA Data Mesh services architecture (15 core services).
• Create multi‑domain integration designs across 8 operational domains (air, space, maritime, land, cyber, subsurface, EM, information).
• Produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and API specifications for system interoperability.

• 10+ years of experience in missile defense or Command and Control / Battle Management system development or integration.
• DoD Architecture Frameworks:
  DoDAF 2.0, MODAF, systems engineering lifecycle (SEL).
• C4
  
  ISR Systems:
  Track correlation, sensor fusion, fire control integration, battle management.
• Data Architecture:
  Data mesh patterns, federated governance, microservices, event‑driven architectures.

• Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to DoD systems.
• Knowledgeable of F2T2EA
  kill chain phases (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess) with focus on sensor fusion and data correlation.
• Experience with Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and/or Northrup Grumman military defense platforms.
• Cross‑domain solutions (CDS) for security, multi‑level security (MLS), Zero Trust architecture.
• Knowledgeable of CMOSS, SOSA, FACE, OMS / UCI, STANAG compliance.
• Experience with JADC2 or ABMS programs.
• Knowledge of AEGIS, THAAD, or Patriot systems.
• Understanding of DDIL operations and coalition interoperability.
• Background in AI / ML integration for defense applications.
• Experience with Maven or Lattice frameworks.

Mathematics or Physics

If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to KDunkin@

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