Principal Solutions Architect with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on825, Denton Boulevard Northwest, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida, 32547, United States
About the Team
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the critical missions of U.S. military and government customers. As the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company, our mission is to improve the future and protect lives. We pride ourselves on using passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. Our team works across intelligence analysis, cyber operations, IT expertise, systems development, and integration to enable customers to recognize, manage, and defeat threats.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Chief Systems Architect to build customer-focused solutions within a multi-disciplinary, agile, and fast-paced development environment. As the Subject Matter Expert for hardware and software architectures in integrated sensing solutions, you will define the shared architectural vision for next-generation products and services. This includes radar, electromagnetic warfare, communications, telemetry, electro-optical, and flight termination systems.
In this role, you will drive business winning strategies, collaborate with Strategic Systems Business Units, and leverage partnerships with internal and external technical capability providers. You will lead architecture discussions to ensure consistency in emerging designs and tradeoffs, while providing technical guidance to senior leadership, program management, and engineering teams. The position requires active participation in writing white papers, RFI responses, and proposals, as well as preparing technical briefs for business unit and senior leadership teams. You will operate in accordance with BAE Systems Core Values and the Lifecycle Management (LCM) framework, working onsite to ensure consistent collaboration.
Hiring Process
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days and will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Candidates are expected to possess an Active Secret clearance with the ability to achieve a Top-Secret clearance.
Equal Opportunity
BAE Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
Work location
Work model: On-site
825, Denton Boulevard Northwest, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida, 32547, United States
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Radar, Electromagnetic Warfare, Communications, Telemetry, Electro-Optical, Flight Termination Systems, Continuous Delivery Pipeline, Government Reference Architectures, Air And Space Surveillance Ground Based Radar Systems.
Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master's degree reduces experience requirement from 15 to 8 years.
Frequently asked questions about Principal Solutions Architect with Security Clearance at BAE Systems
What does a Principal Solutions Architect with Security Clearance at BAE Systems do?expand_more
A Principal Solutions Architect with Security Clearance at BAE Systems is responsible for the following: Define and communicate a shared architectural vision for next generation products and services; Enable the Continuous Delivery Pipeline through design guidelines and investment advocacy; Participate in Business Winning strategy development and contribute to proposals and white papers; and Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver effective sensor and electronics solutions.
What are the requirements for this Principal Solutions Architect with Security Clearance role?expand_more
To qualify for the Principal Solutions Architect with Security Clearance at BAE Systems position, applicants should have: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Minimum 15 years job-related experience (8 years with Master's); Active Secret clearance with ability to achieve Top-Secret; Detailed understanding of integrated sensing hardware and software architectures; and Excellent written and verbal communication skills.