Senior Mission Systems Architect

As the Sr. Mission Systems Architect, you will provide support to the P-8A Integrated Product Teams in support of development, acquisition, modernization, and sustainment efforts. This position will be based out of NAS Patuxent River, MD. 

Key Responsibilities:   

• Supporting requirements generation, performing engineering design trade studies, drafting engineering documentation and artifacts, and assisting in the development of mission systems architecture solutions for P-8A mission computing and weapons systems.
• Developing and presenting strategies to leverage technological advances to reduce complexity and cost in mission systems architecture for NAVAIR platforms.
• Supporting the integration, validation, and verification of P-8A mission systems and weapons systems.
• Supporting the software team in assessing software architecture, making recommendations to improve software delivery speed and agility and solve critical technical issues.
• Partnering with the engineering team in the development of a robust, cyber-resilient, platform in both single and multi-domain solutions.
• Preparing SOW recommendations and engineering artifacts for the Mission Systems Integration portion of the platform acquisition.
• Reviewing, developing, and monitoring relevant engineering documentation and artifacts.
• Participating in Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events and PMRs.
• Performing functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule cost and exportability constraints.
• Presenting pertinent information to stakeholders within the NAVAIR program office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Twenty (20) years of related systems engineering experience is required.
• At least ten (10) years of experience working within the NAVAIR environment is required.
• Experience working with P-8A or similar platform mission systems architecture and/or software architecture is required.
• Experience working DoD acquisition efforts is preferred.
• Knowledge of systems security engineering techniques (anti-tamper, reverse engineering, etc.) is desired. 

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $150,000 - $170,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.