Vice President of Systems Architecture

Job Summary

To strengthen and scale systems architecture and mission assurance practices, the full-time remote Vice President of Systems Architecture & Mission Assurance will oversee the integration of software, AI/ML, and data capabilities while ensuring the reliability and security of mission-critical platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end systems architecture for mission software and data ecosystems, ensuring coherence and scalability
• Lead the mission assurance function, maturing processes for requirements management, design control, and operational readiness
• Define assurance approaches for AI/ML capabilities, ensuring outputs are reliable and suitable for operational contexts

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in systems architecture, mission assurance, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience architecting complex software-intensive systems in high-consequence environments
• Strong command of systems engineering lifecycle practices, including requirements development and verification
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher required