Senior Systems Architect

STC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcfield, was founded to do systems engineering differently. As an industry-leading solutions provider in digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE), the company delivers MBSE-as-a-Service, integrated digital engineering environment deployments, training and consulting to both commercial and public sector customers. Every day, STC's team of expert engineers are unleashing the power of digital engineering to navigate complexity, increase understanding and inform decision-making. Learn more at stc.arcfield.com.

THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING (STC), an Arcfield Company.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join us and work on state-of-the-art systems shaping the future of national defense. We are seeking a highly qualified systems engineer with deep expertise in system architecture development, digital engineering, and defense system design. If you're passionate about MBSE, Product Line Engineering (PLE), open architectures, and advancing digital transformation, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and documentation of comprehensive system architectures using MBSE tools and methods.
• Apply Product Line Engineering (PLE) approaches to manage commonality and variability across a family of systems.
• Utilize pure variants to define and manage feature models, variation points, and valid product configurations.
• Support federated model management, including project usage, model integration, and maintaining a single source of truth across the enterprise.
• Define and enforce modeling quality through validation rules, metrics, and adherence to style guide standards.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risks; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and support informed decision-making.
• Oversee configuration management to ensure system baselines are controlled and properly documented.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration across the program lifecycle.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with world-class MBSE and digital engineering experts.
• Work on groundbreaking projects with real impact.
• Contribute to the development of state-of-the-art military systems.
• Enjoy the freedom to innovate and exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches.
• Be part of the vibrant Huntsville defense community, with proximity to Redstone Arsenal and critical defense programs.

• BS (10-12 years), MS (8-10 years), or PhD (5-7 years) in Systems Engineering, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Deep expertise in developing and managing system architectures.
• Experience applying Product Line Engineering (PLE) principles to system or software development.
• Demonstrated proficiency with pure::variants for feature modeling, variant management, and configuration.
• Proficiency in one or more MBSE tools and languages, such as:
• NoMagic / MagicDraw / Cameo Systems Modeler
• SysML, UPDM
• IBM Rhapsody
• Experience working within Agile/SAFe frameworks.
• Demonstrated technical writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Domain knowledge is strongly preferred in one or more of the following areas:
• Military weapon systems
• Missile Defense Systems
• Battle Command Systems
• System of Systems Architecture
• Open Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and standards
• Must possess and maintain a Secret Clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.