Systems Architecture Engineer

Torch Technologies is seeking a dedicated and experienced Systems Architecture Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting a DoD program analyzing and developing next-generation architecture for Rotorcraft and advanced Army aviation systems. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to support the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Program Management Office (PMO) and broader Army aviation enterprise at a vital inflection point. As this flagship Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) progresses through critical design, verification, and integration phases, you will serve as a key technical resource applying system engineering and architecture doctrines to system design, open architecture governance, and digital platform integration. As a Systems Architecture Engineer, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: • Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and modeling tools (e.g., SysML, UPDM, LML) to analyze current software/system architectures and develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development. • Support integration activities of next-generation aviation platform systems, subsystems, components, and mission equipment into current and future DoD architectures within a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) compliant framework. • Partition large, complex weapon systems into an extensible hierarchy of subsystems, hardware/software elements, and functional allocations assigned across engineering teams. • Build, navigate, evaluate, and review MBSE "model of models" environments, actively identifying architectural and design concerns related to the platform's MOSA strategy. • Review supplier/OEM architectural changes and baseline modifications for impacts to system modularity, extensibility, and openness. • Analyze architecture frameworks, interface definitions (ICDs), and functional allocations to identify and mitigate complex system-of-systems integration concerns. • Participate in and contribute technical analysis for major milestone reviews, including System Functional Reviews (SFR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR). • Author and evaluate various types of project and technical documentation, including architectural design descriptions, open architecture management plans, interface control documents, and Information Support Plans (ISPs). • Develop and present briefing materials, translating complex architectural data and trade studies into clear updates, updates to leadership, and actionable technical recommendations. • Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), OEMs, and external stakeholders to ensure platform alignment to overarching system architecture doctrines and standards. • Support requirements flow-down, interface definition, functional decomposition, and integration verification across complex weapon systems. Required Qualifications: • U.S. Citizenship required. • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW secret clearance. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience). • 5+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture of aviation systems, including DoD or commercial aviation platforms. • Demonstrated practical experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and frameworks (e.g., SysML, UPDM, LML; Cameo Systems Modeler / Enterprise Architecture, MagicDraw). • Proven ability to envision, model, partition, and produce extensible system designs to meet functional and operational requirements. • Solid technical understanding of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) doctrines, open architecture principles, and distributed computing/networking environment concepts. • Capability to author and review various types of project documentation, interface definitions (ICDs), and architectural guidelines. • Self-motivated yet able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, developers, and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: • Domain knowledge of Rotorcraft or Aviation platform and systems modeling and simulation (including familiarity with 3-DOF and 6-DOF tool development and analysis). • In-depth experience and familiarity with the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE™) Standards and Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™), with experience advising on best practices for optimizing Open Systems Architecture at appropriate levels of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). • Experience supporting a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) or next-generation military aviation acquisition program (e.g., FLRAA, FARA, F-35, B-21, or NGAD). • Familiarity with Multi-Core Processor (MCP) architectures, DO-297 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), real-time operating environments, or IEEE 802.1DP Time Sensitive Networking. • Working knowledge of modular system standards and specifications (MOSA, FACE, HOST, or commercial equivalents). • Experience with project management, Earned Value Management (EVM), or working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Agile engineering teams. • Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoDI 5000.02 Adaptive Acquisition Framework, and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 System Life Cycle Processes. • Familiarity with Army airworthiness, system safety processes (MIL-STD-882E), or materiel release processes. Schedule: M-F; 8-5 Work Location: Onsite Travel: yes, 10-25% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No Benefits: Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying to Torch Technologies: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.