> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1228457-staff-solutions-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1228457-staff-solutions-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Solutions Architect - **Company:** Top Job - **Location:** Sioux Falls, SD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Signals Intelligence, SAP Sales and Distribution, Wireless Sensor Networks, Systems Integration, Integrated Service Routers - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/register/use04fdd6f94b0cda3f4fd13acc79e2f14 ## About the Role The ideal candidate brings an engineering degree and 10+ years of experience, with at least 4 years in technical leadership. You understand the full ISR lifecycle-from sensor physics to data exploitation-and you've worked directly with defense agencies, primes, or the IC. You know how the government acquires bleeding-edge tech and can navigate mission sets like border security or air defense. You're a systems thinker who thrives on solving tactical problems under real-world constraints. If you have a background in commercial data sales or Government/Defense ISR integration, you'll have a running start., * You must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a security clearance * You hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field * You bring 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 4 years in a technical or business leadership role * You have deep knowledge of the ISR lifecycle, from sensor phenomenology (EO/IR, SAR, SIGINT) to data backhaul and processing * You possess direct experience working with defense agencies, understanding government purchasing cycles and mission sets like border security or air and missile defense, * Background in Government or Defense ISR sales or systems integration is highly desirable * Experience working with the Intelligence Community, Combatant Commands, or Tier 1 prime contractors will give you a significant advantage * Strong knowledge of commercial data sales, especially from a market and strategy perspective, is a plus * An MBA, PMP, or relevant systems engineering certification is a bonus * Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time is expected ## Description Staff Solutions Architect opening in Sioux Falls, SD, with a confidential defense technology company. You'll architect mission-critical ISR capabilities for national security, working directly with government agencies. This role demands deep systems thinking and defense literacy. Role Snapshot CompanyConfidential Employer LocationSioux Falls, South Dakota, USA IndustrySpace CompensationDOE Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire Remote StatusNo Remote Total Openings1 Work Experience10 years, In this role, you'll collaborate directly with Department of Defense stakeholders to design end-to-end ISR missions. You'll translate abstract operational needs-like over-the-horizon targeting or persistent maritime surveillance-into precise payload specifications and flight profiles. You'll analyze the competitive landscape, positioning platforms alongside satellites and Group 5 UAS, and lead technical deep-dives with program managers to move projects from pilots to Programs of Record. You'll also develop CONOPS for SIGINT and tactical communications relay, ensuring every mission is doctrinally sound and technically feasible., * Collaborate with DoD and government stakeholders to design ISR missions that integrate high-altitude platforms into existing sensor networks, closing gaps in persistence and coverage * Translate high-level mission requirements into detailed payload specifications, flight profiles, and operational constraints * Analyze the defense market to position stratospheric platforms against traditional satellites and Group 5 UAS, defining a unique value proposition for contested environments * Lead technical deep-dives with government program managers, providing the engineering rigor required to advance projects from pilot stages to Programs of Record * Develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for ISR, SIGINT, and tactical communications relay missions, ensuring operational feasibility and mission success, Hire Perspectives helps engineers and engineering employers understand the hidden signals behind hiring, career movement, technical credibility, and talent decisions. 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