Apex Systems · 5 days ago
Senior Systems Architect and Design Engineer
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expApex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill clients’ digital visions. They are seeking a Senior Systems Architect & Design Engineer to lead the development and execution of system safety programs, perform detailed safety analyses, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure safety requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation for missile defense systems
Design and document Command & Control (C2) architectural approaches using DoDAF 2.0 formats
Contribute to the technical implementation of DMRA Data Mesh architecture, including 15 core services
Create multi-domain integration designs across 8 operational domains: Air, Space, Maritime, Land, Cyber, Subsurface, Electromagnetic (EM), and Information
Produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and API specifications to ensure system interoperability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
10+ years of experience in missile defense or C2/Battle Management system development or integration
Expertise in: DoD Architecture Frameworks: DoDAF 2.0, MODAF, Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SEL)
C4ISR Systems: Track correlation, sensor fusion, fire control integration, battle management
Data Architecture: Data mesh patterns, federated governance, microservices, event-driven architectures
Preferred
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for DoD systems
Familiarity with the F2T2EA kill chain (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess), especially sensor fusion and data correlation
Prior work with Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, or Northrop Grumman defense platforms
Knowledge of Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), Multi-Level Security (MLS), and Zero Trust Architecture
Understanding of standards and frameworks such as: CMOSS, SOSA, FACE, OMS/UCI, STANAG
Experience with JADC2 or ABMS programs
Familiarity with systems like AEGIS, THAAD, or Patriot
Understanding of DDIL operations and coalition interoperability
Background in AI/ML integration for defense applications, including experience with Maven or Lattice frameworks
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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