Senior Systems Architect – Missile Defense & C2

Location: Richardson, TX | On-site / Hybrid (as applicable)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Architect & Design Engineer to lead the architecture and design of advanced missile defense and Command & Control (C2) systems supporting national defense missions. This role sits at the intersection of operational concepts, system architecture, and technical execution, shaping complex, mission-critical systems from concept through implementation.

This is a principal-level individual contributor role requiring deep experience in defense systems, battle management, and large-scale C2 architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system architecture and design for missile defense and C2 platforms

• Develop and refine Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) aligned to mission objectives

• Apply DoD architecture frameworks (DoDAF 2.0 / MODAF) to guide system structure and integration

• Architect and evaluate C4ISR systems, including sensor fusion, track correlation, and fire control workflows

• Design modern architectures leveraging data mesh, microservices, and event-driven systems

• Define and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system APIs

• Collaborate with software, systems, and operational stakeholders across programs

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout system lifecycle phases

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in missile defense, battle management, or large-scale defense systems

• Proven expertise in missile defense or C2 architecture

• Strong working knowledge of DoDAF 2.0 and/or MODAF

• Hands-on experience with C4ISR systems, including sensor integration and fire control

• Experience designing distributed systems using microservices and event-driven architectures

• Demonstrated ability to author and manage ICDs and APIs

• Ability to operate at both strategic architecture and detailed technical levels

Preferred / Specialized Experience

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Familiarity with the F2T2EA kill chain

• Experience with JADC2 and/or ABMS initiatives

• Exposure to missile defense platforms such as AEGIS, THAAD, or Patriot

• Knowledge of cross-domain solutions, Zero Trust architectures, and MLS environments

• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into defense systems (e.g., Maven, Lattice)