Senior Systems Architect and Design Engineer with Security Clearance

Role: Senior Systems Architect and Design Engineer Client: Defense-Aerospace Pay Rate: up to $110/hr (W2, non-benefited) Length: 3-month contract Location: Richardson, TX Clearance: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Description: * Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation for Missile Defense * Using DoDAF formats, develop and document optional C2 architectural approaches * Contribute to technical implementation of DMRA Data Mesh services architecture (15 core services) * Create multi-domain integration designs across 8 operational domains (air, space, maritime, land, cyber, subsurface, EM, information) * Produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and API specifications for system interoperability Required Skills & Experience: * 10+ years of experience in missile defense or Command and Control / Battle Management system development or integration * 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 Desired Skills & Experience: * Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to DoD systems * Knowledgeable of F2T2EA kill chain phases (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess) with focus on sensor fusion and data correlation * Experience with Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and/or Northrup Grumman military defense platforms * Cross-domain solutions (CDS) for security, multi-level security (MLS), Zero Trust architecture * Knowledgeable of CMOSS, SOSA, FACE, OMS/UCI, STANAG compliance * Experience with JADC2 or ABMS programs * Knowledge of AEGIS, THAAD, or Patriot systems * Understanding of DDIL operations and coalition interoperability * Background in AI/ML integration for defense applications * Experience with Maven or Lattice frameworks Required Education and Experience: B.S. Degree in an Engineering field, Mathematics, or Physics If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to and I will call back with more information. #CJ #Clearance # Cleared