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Senior Systems Architect – Missile Defense & C2

United States·Richardsonsenior

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Overview

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.

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…

Requirements Summary

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…

Technical Tools

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Responsibilities

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

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Collaborate with software, systems, and operational stakeholders across programs

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Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout system lifecycle phases

Requirements

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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

Nice to Have

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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)