Senior Proposal Solution Architect

Description

The company is hiring a senior solution architect to lead technical solution work for strategic Department of War Space Systems Engineering opportunities.

You would own the full solution process, starting with customer engagement and shaping the opportunity, then running through proposal submission and handoff to delivery.

You would work with the Business Development, Capture, Engineering and Proposal teams to build mission-focused solutions that use the company's products, technologies and engineering expertise.

The role is full time, regular, in the Engineering job category, and the posting is expected to close on 6/1/2027.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development from start to finish for priority capture and proposal efforts.
• Build differentiated solutions in Space Systems Engineering, Mission Engineering, Platform Integration, C5ISR, AI/ML and Software Integration.
• Turn customer requirements into workable technical architectures, implementation approaches, staffing plans and proposal content.
• Serve as the lead solution contributor across Business Development, Capture, Engineering, Proposal, Pricing and Product Management teams.
• Assess technologies, run trade studies and define technical discriminators that strengthen competitive positioning.
• Support both classified and unclassified proposals, keeping technical quality, compliance and consistency intact.
• Present the company's Space capabilities through customer engagements, technical briefings, white papers, demonstrations and strategy sessions.
• Mentor other Solution Architects and take part in proposal reviews and technical solution assessments.

Requirements

• Required: 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems engineering or technical leadership on DoD or Intelligence Community programs.
• Required: A bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Required: A track record of leading technical solutions for large Federal capture and proposal efforts. Experience with efforts worth $100M+ TCV is preferred.
• Required: Hands-on experience with at least one of: Space Vehicle development, Ground Systems or Mission Engineering, C5ISR, Platform Integration, AI/ML, or HW/SW Integration.
• Required: Skill in turning customer requirements, such as PWS, SOO and CONOPS documents, into persuasive technical solutions.
• Required: Strong communication, leadership and customer engagement skills.
• Required: An active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Desired: Experience supporting Space Force, Army, USSOCOM, Air Force, Navy, DARPA, DIU or other defense organizations.
• Desired: Experience supporting NRO, NSA or other intelligence community organizations.
• Desired: Knowledge of space systems, satellites, SIGINT, GEOINT, COMINT, ELINT or mission systems integration.
• Desired: Familiarity with MBSE, Agile/DevSecOps, AI/ML and Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA/SOSA).
• Desired: Experience with GSA FEDSIM/AAS or other major DoD acquisition organizations.

Conditions

The role can be done from more than one location, so the salary range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range is $114,600-$252,100.

Final pay depends on factors such as location, Federal contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior experience, specific skills, education and certifications.

Travel of up to 50% is required, within the continental US.

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, as a minimum to start.

Benefits

• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off benefits.
• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to learning and development resources to support your career goals.
• Competitive compensation.