
Chief Architect – Missile Warning Integration and Test
Leidos
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: El Segundo • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Serve as the Chief Architect for Missile Warning Integration and Test, providing authoritative technical leadership across the enterprise.
- Assess the current FORGE architecture and chart its future direction, ensuring scalability, resilience, and mission alignment.
- Deliver high-impact recommendations for system improvements, architectural optimization, and long-term sustainment strategies.
- Advise senior leadership on architectural risks, tradeoffs, dependencies, and opportunities that shape Missile Warning capabilities.
- Maintain deep awareness of adjacent technologies, programs, and interfaces that influence or integrate with Missile Warning systems.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering and 17+ years of relevant experience
- Proven expertise supporting Missile Warning systems, architectures, and integration efforts
- Demonstrated ability to provide senior-level technical leadership and shape enterprise architecture strategy
- Residency within commuting distance of Los Angeles AFB, CA
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Missile Warning systemsarchitecture optimizationsystem improvementsintegration effortsscalabilityresiliencetechnical leadershipenterprise architecture strategy
Soft Skills
authoritative leadershipadvising senior leadershiprisk assessmenttradeoff analysisstrategic recommendations
Certifications
Active TS/SCI clearance