Systems Architect 4 (24621) - COBRA

Requisition Number: 24621 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $102,375.00 - $146,000.00 

Security Clearance: Top Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies Warfare Systems partners with the DoD and defense innovation ecosystem to rapidly acquire and field critical and emerging technologies, particularly integrated communications, networking, and Systems-of-Systems (SoS) technologies, to enhance national security and warfighter capabilities. Through a multiagency contracting approach, the Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) initiative focuses on advancing these technologies to achieve multi-domain battlespace integration and resilient command and control. This includes a broad range of services such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, operational integration, and data analytics, all aimed at modernizing communications and ensuring seamless information exchange for the DoD and its allies.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Designs and manages the overall structure of complex systems, ensuring integration and compatibility of components to meet intended objectives.
• Analyzes requirements, creating architectural blueprints, selecting appropriate technologies, and overseeing the integration of hardware and software components.
• Guides the development process, making high-level design decisions to ensure the system's long-term success, adaptability, and scalability.
• Identifies system data, hardware, and/or software components required to meet user needs within the SoS.
• Collaborates with engineers and software developers to provide design solutions and ensure the compatibility of system components.
• Resolves discrepancies between proposed IT systems, enterprise quality standards, and security regulations.
• Completes models and simulations using manual or automated tools to analyze and predict system performance under various operating conditions, ensuring systems meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Certified to develop systems without reliance on specialized SysML support, leveraging alternative methodologies and tools where appropriate.
• Familiar with Government Reference Architectures and unified data standards to produce designs and configurations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance at the time of application
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively
• Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of contributing to successful team outcomes

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition and contracting processes
• Working familiarity with federal compliance standards (e.g., DFARS, ITAR)
• PMP, CISSP, or other relevant certifications preferred

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.