A&d Director/chief Architect, Sme

Leidos

Colorado Springs, CO, US
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
System architecture and design leadership
Requirements development and traceability
Configuration management and compliance
This role serves as the single point of contact for system architecture and design across the NISSC III program, supporting mission-critical systems essential to spaceflight safety

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the single point of contact for system architecture and design across the NISSC III program, supporting mission-critical systems essential to spaceflight safety.
  • The successful candidate will maintain in-depth design knowledge, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure compliance with government standards including security labels and distribution statements.
  • Leidos seeks a technical leader who thrives in complex environments, demonstrates creative initiative, and is committed to disrupting the status quo to outpace competitors.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the single point of contact for system architecture and design across the NISSC III program, supporting mission-critical systems essential to spaceflight safety.

Salary

Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • System architecture and design leadership
  • Requirements development and traceability
  • Configuration management and compliance
  • Digital Engineering environment proficiency
  • Technical Baseline Integrity tasks

Nice-to-have

  • Strong desire to grow in missile warning fields
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
  • Familiarity with NoMagic CAMEO tool
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
  • Proven project delivery on schedule and budget

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years experience
  • US Citizen with Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Ability to upgrade to TS/SCI upon hire
  • Government documentation writing experience
  • Leadership experience mentoring systems engineers

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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