Senior Navy Systems Architect
$175,000–$175,000 year
On-siteCharleston, South Carolina, United States or Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Navy Systems Architect to lead technical strategy and architecture modernization for U.S. Navy shipboard systems across programs; responsible for guiding the design, assessment, and modernization of combat systems, C5ISR capabilities, and shipboard networks. Provide authoritative input on emerging technologies and digital engineering approaches; interface with Navy program offices, warfare centers, PAEs, systems commands, and operational users to validate requirements and ensure architectural compliance. Requires navigating Navy modernization roadmaps and delivering architectures that align with mission objectives while supporting high-visibility, technically complex programs.
Required Qualifications
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
- 10+ years of experience supporting the U.S. Navy in a technical, engineering, systems architecture, or communications-centric role.
- Must meet all DoD and Navy requirements for access to classified systems, networks, and facilities.
- o Communications suites (RF systems, SATCOM, data links, C4I networks)
- o Combat systems and sensors
- o Platform systems integration
- Demonstrated expertise with U.S. Navy systems modernization processes, strategies, and roadmaps (e.g., CANES, ADNS, CEC, NIFC-CA, AEGIS modernization, Shipyard availabilities).
- Demonstrated expertise on system integration and upgrade requirements at shipyards and while underway.
- Proven ability to design, assess, and communicate complex system architectures across engineering and operational stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of Navy acquisition processes, fleet operational employment, and system-of-systems engineering.
- Excellent technical writing and briefing skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Former Navy Systems Officer (e.g., Combat Systems Officer, Communications Officer, Information Warfare Officer, Engineering Duty Officer, Systems Test Officer). • Experience supporting NAVWAR, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NIWC, PEO C4I, PEO IWS, or Shipboard Modernization Programs. • Master’s degree in Sy…
- Work Location Location is flexible depending on program or customer requirements. Travel to Navy fleet concentration areas, program offices, and shipyards may be required.
- Salary: Salary 175k+ dependent on education and experience
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.
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