Job Summary
The Principal Systems Architect Engineer leads the development of system architectures and shapes how systems are designed, evaluated, and operated. The role establishes performance expectations and operational concepts, conducts functional analysis and trade studies, and oversees system requirements across the full development lifecycle. The successful candidate brings relevant STEM education and professional experience, along with an active U.S. Government Secret clearance. Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and DODAF artifacts is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop system architectures and establish system performance requirements.
- Define operational concepts to guide system development and use.
- Conduct functional analyses and trade studies to inform design decisions.
- Manage system requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
Qualifications
- STEM degree and relevant professional experience.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is highly preferred.
- Experience working with DODAF artifacts is highly preferred.
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