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Vertex Inc

Systems Solution Architect

Vertex Inc, Indianapolis, IN


V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Systems Solution Architect to join our team!

Job Description:

The Systems Solutions Architect for V2X plays a critical role deriving a conceptual design from vague guidance and providing an achievable vision from this conceptual design phase through completion of a product.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Engagement with DoD acquisition and technical customers on roadmap development and requirement maturation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, architecture, and design.
  • Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, including system diagrams, interface specifications, and technical standards.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, components, and tools for system development.
  • Ensure compliance with defense standards, regulations, and security protocols.
  • Lead system integration efforts, working closely with software engineers, hardware designers, and other stakeholders.
  • Engagement with business development and Program Area Chief Engineer on shaping business strategy.
  • Engagement with customers, teammates, and suppliers for technology and pursuit development.
  • Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Participate in system testing, validation, and verification activities.


Required Skills:

  • Minimum of 10 years related experience in systems, software, or hardware engineering
  • Experience in engaging and shaping vision with DoD requirements officers and system owners
  • Experience with DoD platform, weapons, avionics, or tactical systems and/or military platforms, architectures, capabilities, and missions"?
  • Deep understanding and application of Model Based Systems Engineering methods, tools and languages
  • Experience with digital engineering transformation activities and modern product development methods
  • Experience with various DoD data interfaces including unique to vehicles and weapons
  • Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
  • Extensive experience in capture management: creating/reviewing RFPs, SOWs, BOEs, tech volumes, proposals
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and communicate with multiple levels of management and individual contributors on teams
  • Experience on DoD Internal Research and Development (IRAD, Customer Research and Development (CRAD), Technical Demonstration (TD), System Development and Demonstration (SDD) or Engineering, Manufacturing, & Development (EMD) Programs
  • Ability to provide technical leadership and to work within an IPT that includes engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance and other disciplines
  • Demonstrated sound ethical values built upon trust, respect, accountability, collaboration and innovation.
  • Must be a US Citizen with a DoD Secret level clearance


Desired Skills:

  • Demonstrated successful military vehicle and weapon system integration experience
  • Experience within Army acquisition
  • Demonstrated understanding of RF communication principles
  • Demonstrated understanding of Radar principles
  • Experience using DOORS, MagicDraw, or other requirements management and system architecture tools
  • Experience with DoD development process
  • Current/active DoD Secret level or higher clearance


Desired Certifications:

  • Open Group Certified Architect


Education Requirements:

  • B.S. in Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program