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# Solutions Architect/Chief Engineer

- **Company:** Inc. (dci)
- **Location:** Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Systems, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, UML, Information Technology, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9021590/solutions-architectchief-engineer

## About the Role

* BS in Computer Science, Engineering (or Similar)
 * 10+ years of technically relevant experience
 * 5+ years in a Senior Leadership Role in DoD (prefer Army)
 * Experience Leading, Designing, Implementing Solutions for:
o Tactical Networks/Communications (preferred)
o System of Systems Integration
o Software Systems Lifecycle Management
o Architecture Design

 * System Engineering Tools:
o Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
o Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
o Unified Modeling Language (UML)

 * Knowledge / Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks
 * Experience with cloud technologies
 * Familiarity with DevSecOps processes and Agile Methodologies

## Description

* Serve as the Chief Engineer and Solutions Architect for Government Contract
 * Lead and manage technical architecture, design, and systems engineering processes
 * Ensure software solutions align to Government Requirements (Concept to Delivery)
 * Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to multi-disciplinary engineering team
o Across System Development Lifecycle
§ Requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing

 * Oversee/participate in architecture review process
o Make strategic decisions that support:
§ Customer needs
§ Long-term business objectives/goals

 * Collaborate with all stakeholders to define requirements and scope
 * Manage program and project technical data deliverables
 * Provide support for software systems that are critical to solving our greatest challenges
 * Develop and maintain:
o System architecture models
o Engineering processes
o Integration Strategies
o Optimization of performance
o Compliance with federal standards and regulations

 * Oversee risk management activities:
o Identify potential system vulnerabilities
o Implement mitigation strategies
o Align solutions to cybersecurity frameworks

 * Support PMs and Business Development:
o Define technical solutions for proposal development
o Support budget estimations


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