Systems Engineer and Architect (Pending Contract Award)

Design Interactive•Dayton, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

We are building a talent pipeline in support of an upcoming contract proposal to provide advisory and assistance services to Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) mission areas including engineering, analysis, information technology and cyber security, with anticipated work beginning in September 2026. This position will support NASIC’s production of technical intelligence; modernize capabilities; support intelligence community collaboration and Department of War (DoW) mission needs. The Systems Engineer provides end-to-end systems engineering and architecture support to enable well-managed, coherent, secure, and low-risk technical solutions and effective program execution across enterprise environments. This role supports digital transformation initiatives in classified, hybrid cloud ecosystems and drives capabilities integration. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and managing systems engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, test & evaluation, milestones, cost, schedule, and contract strategy. The engineer develops and implements value-added workflows and data pipelines across complex, large-scale datasets spanning enterprise, DoD, IC, and partner environments to accelerate mission and analytical outcomes. The Systems Engineer leads cross-functional programs guiding the application of hardware, software, data, and policy to modernize and adapt legacy systems for operation in multi-level, classified hybrid cloud environments. This includes designing and implementing scalable architectures and governing frameworks that support digital transformation and enterprise capability delivery.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or TS/SCI depending on role)
Strong background directly aligned with the technical or analytical specialty area
Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, architecture, or related roles
Demonstrated experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, and test
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools
Proficiency in designing and implementing enterprise architectures and hybrid cloud solutions, including legacy system integration
Experience developing or supporting IA/AI/ML or data-driven solutions, including workflow automation and large dataset processing
Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
Knowledge of system test and evaluation processes and quality assurance practices
Understanding of hardware/software integration, testing, and debugging
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently, on teams, and in matrixed environments
Proven ability to manage priorities, take initiative, resolve conflicts, and support complex program execution

Nice To Haves

For some roles, advanced degrees (MS/PhD) are preferred
Java or equivalent experience preferred
Familiarity with data engineering, analytics pipelines, or large-scale data environments
Experience supporting DoW, interagency, or national security missions is highly desirable
Experience within the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) community.

Responsibilities

Planning, developing, and managing systems engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, test & evaluation, milestones, cost, schedule, and contract strategy.
Developing and implementing value-added workflows and data pipelines across complex, large-scale datasets spanning enterprise, DoD, IC, and partner environments to accelerate mission and analytical outcomes.
Leading cross-functional programs guiding the application of hardware, software, data, and policy to modernize and adapt legacy systems for operation in multi-level, classified hybrid cloud environments.
Designing and implementing scalable architectures and governing frameworks that support digital transformation and enterprise capability delivery.