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This role partners closely with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to ensure the system delivers what was promised, remains compliant, and is positioned for modernization, growth, and future mission expansion.\n\nCore Responsibilities\nArchitecture Ownership & Governance\nDefine and maintain the system architecture baseline (hardware, software, topology, interfaces, data, security)\nApprove and adjudicate architectural changes\nEnsure the implemented solution satisfies all contract technical requirements\nSafeguard architectural integrity even through cost and schedule pressures\nSystem Solution Formulation\nConceptually formulate integrated system solutions that meet operational needs and user requirements\nDefine hardware and software design criteria\nIdentify appropriate COTS, reuse, and modernization components\nPerform trade studies evaluating performance, cost, schedule, risk, reliability, and security\nIntegration & Interface Definition\nDefine interface and interconnect specifications, including integration with NAS systems both locally and thru SWIM\nEnsure system-of-systems integration across FAA environments\nSupport verification and test planning for requirements and interfaces\nParticipate in major lifecycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)\nPerformance, Risk & Technical Stewardship\nPlan and execute analyses and modeling to assess performance, availability, reliability, and operational suitability\nIdentify architectural risks, tradeoffs, and mitigation strategies\nIdentify required subject matter expertise, tools, and techniques to meet technical objectives\nAct as the technical conscience of the program, ensuring solution quality is not compromised\nTechnology Roadmap, Modernization & Future Solutioning\nDevelop and maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap aligned with FAA strategic objectives\nEvaluate emerging technologies and define transition strategies for modernization\nConceptually shape future system enhancements and capability expansions\nSupport technical solution development for follow-on efforts, contract modifications, and growth opportunities\nCollaborate with business development and capture teams to ensure architectural continuity between current program execution and future solutions\nEnsure proposed enhancements align with the established architecture baseline and long-term system vision\nEngineering Innovation & AI-Enabled Transformation\nDefine and execute a strategic roadmap for AI-enabled engineering transformation within the program\nLead responsible integration of Generative AI into systems engineering and software development activities\nImplement AI-assisted capabilities for:\nRequirements analysis and traceability\nModel-based systems engineering (MBSE) artifacts\nCode generation and review\nAutomated test development\nCompliance and documentation automation\nEstablish governance and guardrails to ensure AI adoption aligns with FAA policies, federal AI directives, and Zero Trust principles\nEnsure innovation enhances quality, compliance, and mission effectiveness in a regulated environment\nStakeholder Engagement\nWork closely with FAA stakeholders, engineers, managers, and users to ensure risks, issues, and solutions are clearly communicated\nPartner with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to align technical execution with customer vision\nServe as the senior technical interface for architectural matters\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience\n8+ Years of Specialized experience – includes: supervision of system architects, use of structured analysis, design methodologies and design tools, and other design techniques, object- oriented principles, and experience with the logical and physical functional, operation, and technical architecture of large and complex information systems\nDirect TFDM experience strongly preferred\nDemonstrated experience serving as senior technical authority on a complex, operational program\nExperience formulating and governing large-scale system architectures\nExperience with NAS system integrations\nExperience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (Rhapsody or Cameo preferred)\nExperience designing and evaluating:\nDistributed architectures\nContainerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)\nHigh-availability systems\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrior experience serving as System Architect, Software Architect, or Product Architect on an FAA program\nExperience supporting technical solutioning for follow-on contracts or program growth\nExperience modernizing legacy systems to cloud-native architectures\nExperience implementing AI-enabled engineering practices in regulated federal environments\nFamiliarity with cost estimation\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nMarch 13, 2026\n\nFor U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00\nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.\nAbout Leidos\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\nPay and Benefits\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\nSecuring Your Data\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nMarch 13, 2026\n\nFor U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00\nThe Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.\nAbout Leidos\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\nPay and Benefits\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\nSecuring Your Data\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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