Chief Systems Architect- Onsite

RTX•Saint Petersburg, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Systems for Tactical Realtime Information Exchange (STRĪX) engineering organization, located in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking an Associate Director of Systems Engineering to join our systems engineering team as onsite Chief Systems Architect. The Chief Systems Architect plays a pivotal role in overseeing the design, integration, and optimization of complex systems within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that all system components work harmoniously and effectively to meet project goals and requirements. This includes defining system architecture, guiding technical teams, evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, they collaborate closely with stakeholders to align system solutions with business objectives and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise is crucial in addressing technical challenges, mitigating risks, and driving innovation in system development.

Requirements

Successfully executed in a previous engineering leadership role
Extensive experience working with large, complex system of systems from both a development and maintenance perspective from an architectural perspective including DoDAF
Expertise in data reduction, extraction and post-mortem analysis of one or more large, complex software systems
Advanced experience creating and maintaining system and software digital models of complex, real-time embedded systems and processes.
Experience in MBSE development and SysML 2.0 principles
Excellent written/oral communication skills; Ability to communicate with different audience levels ranging from new engineers to senior customers
Knowledge of system requirements development, systems software design, architectures, software development life cycle and processes as they relate to real-time software development
Experience supporting a large (>250K LOC) and active software code base leveraging trunk-based development
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance is preferred.
DoDAF Architect certification is desired but not required.
Experience developing system architectures, designs, and test methodologies in a team-based environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, DevSecOps and test automation.
Experience with US Naval system of systems architectures and technologies, including combat systems, networking, airborne and surface tracking, and identification friend or foe systems
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including ability to produce technical documentation, and the desire to learn new technologies and tools.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from various communities and cultures.
Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.
Knowledgeable with MBSE tools such as Cameo

Responsibilities

Defines a top-level conceptual model that conveys the structure and behavioral views of a system
Creates the blueprint for both a system and the associated project, laying out the system's components or modules, the way they interact, and the technologies and standards to be used
Ensures that a system meets the requirements of performance, scalability, reliability and maintainability
Leads a team of system architects across the engineering organization; Imparts knowledge, expertise and technical experience to less-experienced members of the engineering organization
Participates in planning, definition and high-level design of the solution and explores solution alternatives
Works with portfolio stakeholders to develop, analyze, split and realize the definition of features and capabilities
Champion the development of system requirements, ensuring complete, unambiguous, verifiable and traceable requirements that serve as a foundation for design, development and testing of the overall system
Support a model-based approach to systems engineering, using digital models to support the specification, design, analysis, verification, and validation of systems
Operate in a collaborative, SAFe agile environment. Work, mentor and review development of system engineering artifacts developed by the agile scrum teams to ensure quality customer delivery

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Relocation assistance may be provided
And more!