Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Systems Engineering Leadership Across the Lifecycle
• Lead systems engineering activities spanning concept development, requirements definition, system design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment.
• Act as a driver for cross-functional systems collaboration within a model-based engineering environment.
• Drive System Design, Management, and Traceability Across the Lifecycle
• Drive the design and development of system architectures.
• Define key capabilities and performance requirements needed for the system of interest.
• Create and manage system requirements, specifications, and the requirements verification database to ensure comprehensive traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Negotiate and define performance objectives with stakeholders to ensure alignment of system requirements with program goals.
• Leverage advanced systems engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to establish alignment across technical performance criteria with both customers and stakeholders.
• Establish design and technology maturity constraints that align with customer specifications to ensure feasibility and reliability.
• Develop a comprehensive definition of the system’s external interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems.
• Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept, considering usability and effectiveness.
• Enhance Systems Engineering Through Tools and Innovation
• Deploy and utilize cutting-edge systems engineering tools to improve efficiency and adaptability, including automated requirements management, configuration matrices, and compliance verification solutions.
• Develop operational concepts (CONOPS) to align system architecture and design decisions with customer mission objectives.
• Facilitate trade studies, system sensitivity analyses, performance optimization, and assessments of emerging opportunities for improvement and innovation throughout the program lifecycle.
• Deliver Excellence in System Verification and Quality
• Support efforts to ensure systems meet defined performance requirements, adhere to quality standards, and deliver on stakeholder expectations.
• Support verification and validation activities across systems, leveraging advanced simulation and analysis.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and customers to ensure that all requirements are met and that system performance is thoroughly evaluated.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, Mechanical, or related discipline)
• 8+ years of related experience; or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 6+ years of related experience; or a PhD in a related discipline and 4+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated cross-domain leadership experience in engineering-focused non-profits or organizations.
• Strong background in Agile development methodologies.
• Experience leveraging systems engineering tools with embedded AI.
• Experience applying systems design principles using AI to develop and integrate advanced solutions.
• Experience designing, integrating, and verifying complex systems to align with design specifications and meet operational/mission requirements.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Expertise in systems engineering development using Product Line Engineering (PLE) principles and best practices.
• Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a government secret clearance (not required to start)
• Leadership experience in systems-of-systems development and integration, effectively managing interfaces, interoperability, and dependencies across the program lifecycle.
• Proven capability to guide systems-of-systems architecture development and lifecycle management to achieve end-to-end mission success.
• Experience supporting trade studies and generating requirements to address affordability, performance, safety, reliability, maintainability, sustainability, and systems security objectives.
• Strong background in data analytics methodologies and tools to improve system insights and drive data-informed decision-making throughout program development.
• Experience with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) / Weapon Open Systems Architecture (WOSA).
• Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries.
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (e.g., INCOSE CSEP/ESEP).
• Certification in a systems engineering modeling language (e.g., SysML, UAF).

Desired Qualifications

• Leadership experience in systems-of-systems development and integration, effectively managing interfaces, interoperability, and dependencies across the program lifecycle.
• Proven capability to guide systems-of-systems architecture development and lifecycle management to achieve end-to-end mission success.
• Experience supporting trade studies and generating requirements to address affordability, performance, safety, reliability, maintainability, sustainability, and systems security objectives.
• Strong background in data analytics methodologies and tools to improve system insights and drive data-informed decision-making throughout program development.
• Experience with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) / Weapon Open Systems Architecture (WOSA).
• Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries.
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (e.g., INCOSE CSEP/ESEP).
• Certification in a systems engineering modeling language (e.g., SysML, UAF).