Lead Systems Engineering Architect - TS/SCI
Job Description
Serving as the Principal Engineering Advisor & Architect, providing senior technical leadership and SME expertise in Systems Engineering & Architecture
Acting as the Product Owner Analyst (POA) for the Systems Engineering Team, collaborating within the SAFe framework to groom and prioritize product backlogs and user stories
Providing direct technical counsel to the Chief Engineer and program business partners, ensuring alignment with mission objectives
Leveraging extensive experience in DoD and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), academic research, and multi-domain architecture to shape technical strategy and prioritize best-in-breed solutions for critical mission requirements
Overseeing system architecture, including design documentation, technical specifications, and architectural diagrams to support long-term program objectives
Analyzing user needs to define technical paths and refining conceptual designs into detailed specifications
Participating in PI planning and retrospectives, recommending workflow automations and process improvements
Promoting lab best practices and network topologies in compliance with DoD guidelines, and advocating for continuous team improvement
Representing the program at technical reviews, stakeholder engagements, and industry events
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- Expertise in Multi-Domain Defense Systems and Software Architecture
- Hands-on experience with military/intel data standards (e.g., Cursor on Target (CoT), FMV & KLV, JSON)
- Proficiency with Apache Kafka (topics, producers/consumers, SASL/SCRAM, TLS)
- Experience with TAK Ecosystem (TAK Server, WebTAK, ATAK) and intel platforms using rich data models (e.g., TRAX or OMNI-compliant databases)
- Proficiency with S3-compatible storage (MinIO, AWS S3), microservices, network protocols (TCP/IP, gRPC), and Zero Trust (ZTNA) concepts (e.g., AppGate, SDP)
- Expertise in DDIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited) environments and fault-tolerant system design
Desired Skills
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Kafka federation
- Advanced data modeling, including OMNI vs. lightweight SA formats (CoT)
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) and moving data across security classification levels
- Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology, OSDK (Functions, Sinks), and data ingestion
Clearance Required
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance
Pay
$148,300.00 - $266,900.00
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Holidays
About the Role
Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
Qualifications
CTI, a Parsons Company, is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Systems Engineering Architect to join our team!
Responsibilities
In this role, you will serve as a senior technical leader and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Systems Engineering & Architecture
Acting as the Product Owner Analyst (POA) for the Systems Engineering Team, collaborating within the SAFe framework to groom and prioritize product backlogs and user stories
Providing direct technical counsel to the Chief Engineer and program business partners, ensuring alignment with mission objectives
Leveraging extensive experience in DoD and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), academic research, and multi-domain architecture to shape technical strategy and prioritize best-in-breed solutions for critical mission requirements
Overseeing system architecture, including design documentation, technical specifications, and architectural diagrams to support long-term program objectives
Analyzing user needs to define technical paths and refining conceptual designs into detailed specifications
Participating in PI planning and retrospectives, recommending workflow automations and process improvements
Promoting lab best practices and network topologies in compliance with DoD guidelines, and advocating for continuous team improvement
Representing the program at technical reviews, stakeholder engagements, and industry events
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of experience in software/systems engineering or technical architecture; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- Expertise in Multi-Domain Defense Systems and Software Architecture
- Hands-on experience with military/intel data standards (e.g., Cursor on Target (CoT), FMV & KLV, JSON)
- Proficiency with Apache Kafka (topics, producers/consumers, SASL/SCRAM, TLS)
- Experience with TAK Ecosystem (TAK Server, WebTAK, ATAK) and intel platforms using rich data models (e.g., TRAX or OMNI-compliant databases)
- Proficiency with S3-compatible storage (MinIO, AWS S3), microservices, network protocols (TCP/IP, gRPC), and Zero Trust (ZTNA) concepts (e.g., AppGate, SDP)
- Expertise in DDIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited) environments and fault-tolerant system design
Skills
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Systems Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Kafka federation
- Advanced data modeling, including OMNI vs. lightweight SA formats (CoT)
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) and moving data across security classification levels
- Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology, OSDK (Functions, Sinks), and data ingestion
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Holidays
Pay
$148,300.00 - $266,900.00