A&d Director/chief Architect, Sme

Leidos

Colorado Springs, CO, US
Base: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00; bonus/equity: not...
Chief architect and design lead role
Nissc iii program support experience
Government documentation writing skills
This high-visibility position supports the NISSC III program by ensuring system architecture excellence for mission-critical spaceflight safety and national security systems

Job Summary

  • This high-visibility position supports the NISSC III program by ensuring system architecture excellence for mission-critical spaceflight safety and national security systems.
  • The successful candidate will serve as the single point of contact for system architecture, managing requirements traceability within a Digital Engineering environment.
  • Leidos seeks a disruptive technical leader who thrives in complex environments and is committed to operating with integrity while outpacing the status quo.

Matching Summary

This high-visibility position supports the NISSC III program by ensuring system architecture excellence for mission-critical spaceflight safety and national security systems.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chief Architect and Design Lead role
  • NISSC III program support experience
  • Government documentation writing skills
  • Digital Engineering environment proficiency
  • Configuration management process expertise
  • Active DoD Secret clearance requirement

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in related field
  • TS/SCI clearance eligibility
  • Space Force systems knowledge
  • NoMagic CAMEO familiarity
  • Agile or Scrum methodology experience
  • Leadership mentoring junior engineers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years relevant experience
  • US Citizenship required
  • Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Ability to upgrade to TS/SCI upon hire
  • Experience leading Engineering Review Boards

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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