Sr. Systems Architect

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Integrated Sensors Architecture (ISA) enables sensors and systems of any type to readily integrate into an existing network and dynamically share information and capabilities to improve situational awareness in a battlefield environment. ISA connects common standards and protocols, which support a net-centric system-of-systems integration. The ISA material solution is managed by the US Army PEO IEW&S as part of the Sensor Computing Environment.

QinetiQ US is looking to hire a Sr. Systems Architect to support our ISA team. The selected candidate will be responsible for logical and systematic transformation of customer interoperability enterprise standards using the best of Enterprise Architecture (EA) processes and techniques. This position involves an expert understanding of the 1) DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF 2.02) and 2) Application of Enterprise Architecture methods and techniques to the various stakeholders. The candidate will interface with the customer on all processes involved in systems architecture standards and interoperability.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish DoDAF Architectural Artifacts in coordination with other US Army / DoD Enterprise and Systems Architects with SysML and Magic Draw experience
• Collaborate with other Department of the other AFC PEO Directorates, Army CIO, Joint Staff, DISA, Component / Joint Commands, NSA and other Federal agencies as required to design, catalog, depict and publish US Army / DoD Enterprise Architecture (EA) using DoDAF methodology
• Serve as a top level technical or functional expert in Enterprise Architecture
• Understand and follow the DoDAF, CJADC2 and other key DoD / Joint architecture planning instructions
• Capture the current, “as-is” architecture for DOD and DA information networks and associated data centers by developing logical and physical maps to facilitate effective lifecycle management
• Provide technical experience to coordinate activities to ensure stakeholders are aligned to meet PEO IEW&S goals
• Independently manage and monitor tasks as directed from the PEO IEW&S Integration Directorate and designees
• Review and assess the impact of DoD, Military Service, Joint, DISA, or IC proposed capability architectures or architecture guidance on the DoD / DA EA
• Prepare mature products for dissemination at high level briefs
• Assist with knowledge management of overall division projects and strategy to ensure cohesion of effort
• Establish effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Up to 25% travel

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.