Solutions Architect & Technical Capture Lead

V2X Current Openings • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

V2X is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the development of technical solutions, system architectures, and comprehensive technical proposal volumes for competitive DoD pursuits. This role acts as a crucial link between capture strategy and engineering execution, ensuring technical proposals are both outstanding and precisely aligned with customer requirements. The position involves synthesizing diverse inputs from DoD requirements officers, Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other sources to create solution architectures that integrate business capabilities with V2X's planned technology development. This role drives both technical and business solution development to shape and respond to future RFIs and RFPs, requiring leadership over multi-discipline engineering teams and integration across all V2X business aspects. As a DoD-focused Solutions Architect, you will transform customer needs into combat-ready capabilities by defining system architectures and shaping requirements that ensure mission success across land, air, and sea domains. You will shape technical strategies for RFIs/RFPs and collaborate with customers and business leaders to build future defense solutions.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
• 15+ years of systems, software, or hardware engineering experience, delivering complex solutions from concept through deployment
• Proven track record partnering with DoD requirements officers and system owners to shape technical visions and refine mission needs
• Deep understanding and application of Model Based Systems Engineering methods, tools and languages
• Familiarity with DoD data interfaces, including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC, CAN, and other vehicle/weapon-specific protocols
• Analytical mindset and inventive problem-solving skills, tackling complex technical challenges with confidence
• Experience with DoD platforms, weapons, avionics, or tactical systems
• Hands-on expertise with DoD platforms, weapons, avionics, or tactical systems across land, air, and sea domains
• Extensive capture management experience: interpreting RFPs/SOWs, developing BOEs, authoring technical volumes, and driving high-value proposal efforts
• Strong communication skills, adept at engaging stakeholders from technical teams to senior leadership and military customers
• Demonstrated leadership guiding cross-functional teams through capture, proposal, and early program execution phases
• Ability to lead integrated product teams (IPTs) across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality disciplines
• Self-driven and accountable: consistently delivers high-quality work on schedule and autonomously solves complex challenges

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting competitive assessments, technical price-to-win analyses, and win-strategy development.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-discipline teams through capture, proposal, and early program execution phases.
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator, translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives
• Prior work with DoD customers (US Army, US Navy, USMC, and/or USAF) on acquisition or sustainment programs
• External Certification(s) as a Solution Architect and/or Technical Capture Lead (ex. The Open Group, Shipley, PMI)
• Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate technically discriminating solution architectures and high-impact win themes for major DoD acquisitions.
• Develop and maintain system models (SysML/MBSE) to validate architectures and support Trade-Space analysis in capture scenarios.
• Translate disparate DoD inputs (BAAs, RFIs, requirements docs) into cohesive, end-to-end system architectures that align technology roadmaps with V2X’s development plans.
• Lead technical solution development for competitive pursuits, crafting architecture diagrams, interface specs, and technical standards, and championing them through proposal and design reviews.
• Identify technical risks early, propose mitigation plans, and guide teams through tough trade-space decisions.
• Author and integrate the Technical Volume, ensuring seamless alignment with Cost, Management, and Schedule sections.
• Partner with Business Development and the Chief Engineer to align capture strategy, shape white papers, and influence pursuit decisions.
• Engage directly with DoD acquisition and requirements officers to refine roadmaps, mature tactical system needs, and ensure our architectures meet real-world mission demands.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and integration engineers to drive system design, validate interoperability, and oversee verification & validation activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend components, tools, and frameworks that accelerate development and boost performance.
• Build and nurture relationships with customers, teammates, and suppliers to uncover new opportunities and drive continuous innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior