Chief Architect

• Lead enterprise and mission architecture development for next-generation combat platforms and their enabling systems.
• Translate operational concepts and capability needs into interoperable, modular, and secure architectural designs.
• Define interface standards, integration patterns, and technical baselines to ensure system coherence.
• Engage in digital engineering efforts including MBSE, digital thread development, and architecture modeling.
• Provide architecture leadership and technical oversight across software, hardware, communications, and autonomy components.
• Facilitate technical working groups and stakeholder alignment across government, FFRDC, and industry participants.
• Ensure architectural solutions meet mission resilience, scalability, cybersecurity, and performance requirements.
• Deliver architecture artifacts including CONOPS, OV/SV views, interface control documents, and configuration baselines.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience supporting complex defense acquisition or advanced development programs.
• Proven experience as a lead architect on multi-platform, integrated systems.
• Strong understanding of mission system integration, open architectures, and digital engineering tools.
• Familiarity with DoDAF, UAF, or similar architecture frameworks.
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• Master's degree in a technical discipline or systems architecture.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect).
• Familiarity with air dominance or future combat air system mission requirements.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines, autonomy, or advanced communication systems.
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent certification.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com