RESPONSIBILITIES
Architecture & Systems Leadership
Define and own the end-to-end ground segment architecture for a large-scale heterogenous C2 system including telemetry, alert management, engagement management, decision logic, and payload command/telemetry
Develop and enforce architectural principles for scalability, resiliency, security, and autonomy across the ground ecosystem
Ensure interoperability with third party host satellites, communication systems, and broader battle management
Architect modular frameworks that enable multi-vendor integration and rapid evolution of algorithms, ensuring vendor-agnostic interfaces
Technical Execution
Lead the technical baseline for real-time command and control system, including telemetry ingest, alert monitoring, burn plans, and tactical message relay
Direct the design and implementation of data pipelines, including telemetry ingestion, decision-making algorithms, and mission visualization
Oversee cybersecurity architecture aligned with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and mission assurance standards
Drive integration of simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and operational prototypes to validate software against high-fidelity raid scenarios
Leadership & Collaboration
Act as the senior technical authority across software teams, guiding principal engineers and system integrators
Collaborate with systems engineering, mission operations, and hardware development teams to ensure a unified engineering baseline
Interface directly with government stakeholders, industry partners, and subcontractors to align technical decisions with mission objectives
Mentor engineering staff, cultivating a culture of rigor, innovation, and accountability
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field
15+ years of experience in large-scale, mission-critical software systems, with at least 5 years in a chief architect or equivalent role
Proven track record architecting real-time command-and-control (C2) or fire control systems for defense, aerospace, or comparable domains
Deep expertise in distributed systems, autonomy, and real-time decision-making architectures
Experience with DoD software standards, cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, Zero Trust), and mission assurance processes
