Talent Stack · 20 hours ago
Senior Systems Architect & Design Engineer
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$240K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expTalent Stack LLC is a woman-owned recruiting firm specializing in cleared and technical placements. They are supporting a confidential defense-focused government contractor seeking a Senior Systems Architect and Design Engineer to develop next-generation Command & Control (C2), missile defense, and multi-domain integration architectures.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Colleen Faria
Responsibilities
Develop CONOPS documentation for missile defense mission workflows
Create and document C2 architectural approaches using DoDAF 2.0 formats
Contribute to the implementation of the DMRA Data Mesh services architecture (15 core services)
Design multi-domain integration solutions spanning: air, space, maritime, land, cyber, subsurface, electromagnetic, and information domains
Produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and API specifications for interoperability
Collaborate with systems engineers, developers, and mission stakeholders to align architecture with operational needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field
10+ years of professional experience in missile defense, C2/Battle Management, or similar DoD system development
Expertise with DoDAF 2.0, MODAF, and the systems engineering lifecycle
Strong background with C4ISR systems: track correlation, sensor fusion, fire control, battle management
Data architecture experience: data mesh patterns, microservices, event-driven architectures, federated governance
Experience with MBSE methodologies applied to DoD systems
Knowledge of the F2T2EA kill chain (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess)
Experience with Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, or Northrop Grumman defense platforms
Familiarity with Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), Multi-Level Security (MLS), and Zero Trust
Understanding of CMOSS, SOSA, FACE, OMS/UCI, and STANAG standards
Experience supporting JADC2 or ABMS initiatives
Knowledge of AEGIS, THAAD, or Patriot systems
Understanding of DDIL environments and coalition/partner interoperability
Background in AI/ML integration for defense systems (Maven, Lattice)
This role requires an active and transferable DoD Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access and polygraph
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearance
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
6 weeks of paid PTO
Short-Term Disability
A 401(k) with 5% company match
Up to $8,000 in relocation assistance
Company
Talent Stack
Talent Stack, LLC is a boutique recruiting and sourcing consultancy that partners with companies to deliver the best technical talent for cutting-edge tech teams.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase