Systems Solution Architect

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Systems Solution Architect to join our team!

Job Description:

The Systems Solutions Architect for V2X plays a critical role deriving a conceptual design from vague guidance and providing an achievable vision from this conceptual design phase through completion of a product.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Engagement with DoD acquisition and technical customers on roadmap development and requirement maturation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, architecture, and design.
• Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, including system diagrams, interface specifications, and technical standards.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, components, and tools for system development.
• Ensure compliance with defense standards, regulations, and security protocols.
• Lead system integration efforts, working closely with software engineers, hardware designers, and other stakeholders.
• Engagement with business development and Program Area Chief Engineer on shaping business strategy.
• Engagement with customers, teammates, and suppliers for technology and pursuit development.
• Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in system testing, validation, and verification activities.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years related experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering
• Experience in engaging and shaping vision with DoD requirements officers and system owners
• Experience with DoD platform, weapons, avionics, or tactical systems and/or military platforms, architectures, capabilities, and missions"?
• Deep understanding and application of Model Based Systems Engineering methods, tools and languages
• Experience with digital engineering transformation activities and modern product development methods
• Experience with various DoD data interfaces including unique to vehicles and weapons
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Extensive experience in capture management: creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, tech volumes, proposals
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with multiple levels of management and individual contributors on teams
• Experience on DoD Internal Research and Development (IRAD, Customer Research and Development (CRAD), Technical Demonstration (TD), System Development and Demonstration (SDD) or Engineering, Manufacturing, & Development (EMD) Programs
• Ability to provide technical leadership and to work within an IPT that includes engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance and other disciplines
• Demonstrated sound ethical values built upon trust, respect, accountability, collaboration and innovation.
• Must be a US Citizen with a DoD Secret level clearance

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated successful military vehicle and weapon system integration experience
• Experience within Army acquisition
• Demonstrated understanding of RF communication principles
• Demonstrated understanding of Radar principles
• Experience using DOORS, MagicDraw, or other requirements management and system architecture tools
• Experience with DoD development process
• Current/active DoD Secret level or higher clearance

Desired Certifications:

• Open Group Certified Architect

Education Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program