Clearance: Clearance Level: U.S. Citizen with Secret clearance
Location: APG, MD (Remote)
Position Summary
The Systems Architect provides technical leadership in the design and evolution of large-scale tactical communications architectures. This role focuses on future-state design, integration strategy, and modernization of Army and joint network capabilities, bridging operational requirements with emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop end-to-end tactical network architectures integrating RF, SATCOM, and IP transport
- Define architecture frameworks aligned to DoDAF and Army network modernization strategies
- Lead design of multi-domain, multi-transport communications systems (LOS, BLOS, SATCOM, 5G, etc.)
- Ensure interoperability across:
- Army tactical systems
- Joint and coalition networks
- Commercial and cloud-based services
- Guide technology insertion and modernization efforts
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend integration into program baselines
- Lead architectural reviews and technical decision boards
- Provide subject matter expertise on:
- RF propagation, link budgets, and waveform selection
- SATCOM system design and integration
- Network scalability, resiliency, and survivability
- Develop architecture artifacts, roadmaps, and technical strategies
- Mentor engineers and provide technical direction across programs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Master's strongly preferred)
- 10-15+ years of experience in systems/network architecture
- Deep expertise in:
- Tactical Army communications systems
- SATCOM (TDMA/FDMA, terminals, modems)
- RF communications and transmission systems
- IP networking and transport architectures
- Experience developing architectures across system-of-systems environments
- Strong understanding of DoDAF and enterprise architecture frameworks
- Experience interfacing with Government leadership and stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with PEO C3T, PM Tactical Network, or similar programs
- Experience with line-of-sight (LOS) and transmission engineering concepts such as waveforms, antennas, and link performance
- Cloud/network convergence experience
- Active TS clearance preferred
Travel
- Up to 20-30% (fielding, exercises, integration events)
