This role is contingent upon contract funding.We are seeking an experienced Autonomy Architect/Engineer to support the development and evolution of Government Reference Architectures for autonomous and mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering and software architecture, with expertise in SysML/UML modeling and translating operational concepts into architecture products, interface specifications, and traceable engineering artifacts. This role will collaborate closely with software engineers, systems engineers, test engineers, and operational stakeholders to define scalable, interoperable reference architectures that enable the integration of autonomous capabilities across complex defense systems.
Duties & Responsibilities- Develop, maintain, and evolve Government Reference Architectures supporting autonomy, command-and-control, and mission-critical systems.
- Translate operational concepts, mission objectives, and stakeholder requirements into architecture views, interface specifications, system requirements, and traceable engineering artifacts.
- Create and maintain SysML/UML models that accurately represent system behavior, interfaces, workflows, and architectural relationships.
- Develop behavioral models including state machines, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, decision logic, and other systems engineering artifacts.
- Define system interfaces, architectural patterns, and integration approaches that support modular, scalable, and interoperable system designs.
- Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, test engineers, and operational users to mature architecture products throughout the system lifecycle.
- Support architecture reviews, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer engagements.
- Ensure architecture products maintain traceability between operational concepts, system requirements, interface definitions, and implementation activities.
- Contribute to architecture governance, modeling standards, and systems engineering best practices.
- Support digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) initiatives where applicable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of systems engineering, software architecture, or systems architecture experience.
- Strong understanding of SysML and UML behavioral modeling techniques and interface specification development.
- Experience modeling complex systems using state machines, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, decision logic, and related architectural modeling methods.
- Experience translating operational concepts into architecture views, engineering requirements, interface definitions, and traceable model artifacts.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with software engineers, systems engineers, test engineers, and operational stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)- Master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience developing software or system architectures for defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, or other mission-critical environments.
- 1+ years of experience using Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw/NoMagic).
- Knowledge of autonomy and robotics integration, mission planning, task allocation, and command-and-control architectures.
- Familiarity with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and implementation.
- Experience supporting Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives and digital engineering environments.
- Experience working with Government Reference Architectures, open architecture frameworks, or defense interoperability standards.
- Active-duty military experience.
Physical Requirements- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Clearance RequirementsSome positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
