Description
SAIC has an immediate need for a Senior Solutions Architect to be a key contributor in producing world-class mission applications supporting Naval Operational Architecture. The right engineer is delivery-focused, demonstrates strong leadership potential, and is passionate about designing and developing rapid prototypes through modern approaches and methodologies.
This is a remote job. However, if San Diego is not your primary residence, you will be required to travel to San Diego for at least 3 weeks a year for team meetings and administrative tasks. An additional 2 weeks of foreign travel a year to work directly with deployed forces may be requested but not required.
Responsibilities:
Technical leadership and coordination across all aspects of the capability portfolio
Responsible for ensuring coordination of all interacting systems within the enterprise and its extended environments to include people, ideas, and processes
Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals, be a persistent, creative problem ¬solver, and stay on the leading edge of development practices
Help to define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
Support and employ the MBSE approach for systems planning, design, execution, and sustainment in coordination with the Lead SE and SE team members
Provide technical leadership and input to system architecture and help with re-designs and improvements
Attend design sessions and provide technical input considering program priorities and product roadmap
Assist in establishing SE processes and tools to accomplish analysis, problem diagnosis and solution design, integration and test preparation, risk assessment and mitigation planning, and related activities
Qualifications
Required Experience:
12+ years in software development, system engineering, or related field, or additional years in lieu of degree.
At least 8+ years of experience working as a solutions architect, experience as a Lead or Chief Solutions Architect
Experience with DOD C2, ISR, or combat systems (US Navy preferred)
Experience with system architecture design
Experience with creating a product roadmap
Familiarity with MBSE approach and tools or experience with framework/approach similar to MBSE such as Cameo Systems Modeler
Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience working within an agile development environment
Understanding of modern software and cloud-based architectures such as microservices
Education and Certification Requirements:
BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
Security + certification may be required
Required Clearance:
US Citizenship required
Active Secret clearance required
Active TS/SCI Clearance Preferred
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2507321
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