Senior Systems Architect

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Senior Systems Architect at Innovative Defense Technologies leading a team in developing defense solutions. In-office work required based out of New Jersey, Virginia, or California.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeMount Laurel • California, New Jersey, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering and Software Engineering best practices, with a strong focus on developing and testing complex systems. Proficient in applying advanced algorithms and methodologies to optimize system performance and facilitate effective decision-making.

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Systems EngineeringSoftware EngineeringC++ ProgrammingModel Based Systems EngineeringRequirements Management

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Hard Skills

Algorithm DevelopmentData AnalysisTest MethodologiesSystem IntegrationVerification and Validation TestingData VisualizationAESA Radar DesignsAgentic AI WorkflowsMATLAB ProgrammingPython Programming

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam-Centric ExecutionAdaptability to Changing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

DOORSSysMLUMLAgile Development Processes

Industry Keywords

DoD SystemsDistributed Kill ChainsCombat SystemsData InstrumentationData Reduction Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop test/data algorithms for reducing instrumentation and data streams to meaningful quantification of system actions, behaviors, and outcomes
Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all functional and program interfaces
Apply advanced systems/software technologies and principles to develop innovative solutions for in-service and next generation complex software systems
Drive interdisciplinary teams to rapidly define, design, develop, integrate, and deploy tactical and test systems
Analyze and decompose requirements, review software designs, generate test cases, test procedures, and test plans, and troubleshoot discrepancies to fulfill customer needs
Perform analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture
Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
Determine SysML model implementation of Systems Engineering designs
Communicate directly with customer and users to understand need and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges to closure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, other STEM field, or equivalent full-time professional experience
7-10+ Years experience in building, testing and fielding products
Ability and interest in the logical, systematic conversion of program requirements into viable technical solutions
Mathematical and communication skills to understand what System Users and Testers need to make decisions and do assessments rapidly and accurately
Understanding of System Engineering and Software Engineering best practices.
Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test methodologies
Ability to apply analysis to systems, data, and processes to determine if exhibited Behavior is expected
Ability to understand system behavior through reading system specifications and requirements
Understanding of the activities described by the Systems Engineering V-Model
Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility
Ability to travel approximately 10%
Knowledge of modern AESA or DBF radar designs, distributed Kill Chains and Combat System, and management of distributed data for decision making
Ability to create Agentic AI workflows to accelerate turning data into decisions, accelerate system design, and facilitate rapid trade studies and product decisions
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering/Model Based Software Development using SysML or UML
Demonstrated knowledge in related disciplines (e.g. Software Engineering)
Familiarity with Agile development processes
Experience developing or testing large, complex systems
Experience implementing algorithms in C++, Python, MATLAB or other languages
Systems Engineering experience with system integration, verification, and validation testing
Experience designing and testing complex SW systems, especially DoD Systems or large distributed SW Solutions
Experience performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test methodologies
Experience with data visualization and presentation. Understanding of data instrumentation and data reduction techniques to use data to communicate system performance
Experience and proficiency with Requirements Management tools (e.g. DOORS)
Experience identifying and describing software interfaces
Ability to perform concurrent assignments and adapt to changing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Team-centric execution and coordination skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Resources
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches