Chief Architect ( Missile Warning Integration and Test)
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a visionary Chief Architect to lead the FLITE+ architecture effort at Los Angeles Air Force Base. In this mission‑critical role, you will shape the future of Missile Warning Integration and Test, driving the evolution, optimization, and long‑term sustainment of the FORGE architecture—one of the nation’s most important space-based defense capabilities. As the senior technical authority, you will guide enterprise‑level architectural decisions, influence strategic direction, and ensure the Missile Warning enterprise remains resilient, modern, and aligned with emerging threats and technologies. Your expertise will directly inform government leadership and help define the next generation of Missile Warning capabilities. Telecommuting 50% : Candidates must be within commuting distance of Los Angeles AFB, CA. Anticipated start date: 1 April 2026 If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering and 17+ years of relevant experience
- Proven expertise supporting Missile Warning systems, architectures, and integration efforts
- Demonstrated ability to provide senior‑level technical leadership and shape enterprise architecture strategy
- Residency within commuting distance of Los Angeles AFB, CA
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Chief Architect for Missile Warning Integration and Test, providing authoritative technical leadership across the enterprise.
- Assess the current FORGE architecture and chart its future direction, ensuring scalability, resilience, and mission alignment.
- Deliver high‑impact recommendations for system improvements, architectural optimization, and long‑term sustainment strategies.
- Advise senior leadership on architectural risks, tradeoffs, dependencies, and opportunities that shape Missile Warning capabilities.
- Maintain deep awareness of adjacent technologies, programs, and interfaces that influence or integrate with Missile Warning systems.
Benefits
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
