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Systems Architect-Mission Engineering
Fort Meade, MDApril 5th, 2026
Systems Architect-Mission EngineeringLocationUS-MD-Fort MeadeID2026-1700CategoryEngineeringPosition TypeRegular Full-TimeRemoteNoOverviewApogee has an exciting new opportunity for aSystems Architectsupporting the Nuclear Enterprise Center (NEC) at Fort Meade for the USSTRATCOM customer under the Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) framework. NEC partners with stakeholders across the NC3 enterprise to direct and manage NC3 enterprise operations, advocate for and synchronize the fielding of modernized systems, and to define and integrate the next generation of NC3 capabilities. The Systems Architect will join the Data and Mission Engineering Analysis team.This is a full-time opportunity at Fort Meade.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Collaborating with information engineers to establish system information requirements for NC3 enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.
Designing NC3 architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.Evaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and developing appropriate corrective action.Incorporating reference models and profiles of standards into specifications for Information Management solutions.Collaborating with Configuration Management team to ensure requirements are incorporated into process workflows, coordinating with the NC3 community, and presenting findings/recommendations to the System Engineering and Architecture Board.Supporting the change process, reviewing Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Operational Certification Packages (OCP), and other associated artifacts so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software.Providing advice to the Government on continuous improvement recommendations to the SE&I Systems Engineering Rubric for evaluating the merits of new/enhanced NC3 capabilities.QualificationsMinimum Experience
Citizenship:Must be a US citizen
Clearance:Must have an active TS with ability to obtain SCIEducation:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical fieldYears of experience:5+ years relevant experienceEstablishing system information requirements
Designing architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
Evaluating problems of workflows, organization, and planning and develops appropriate correctiveaction.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications:
DODAF, TOGAF, SysML, or UAF Certification desired
Additional Experience:
Experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities desired
Additional Information
Location:Fort Meade, onsite
Travel:0-10%Pay RangeUSD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.
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