• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience
• 20+ years in IT or engineering systems within Aerospace & Defense
• 7+ years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture roles
• Experience supporting defense programs, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers
• Experience in executing Smart Factory initiatives
Core Competencies A&D Domain Expertise
• Product lifecycle management (PLM)
• Engineering design and simulation environments
• Manufacturing execution and quality systems
• MRO and sustainment operations Architecture Frameworks
• DoDAF / MODAF (preferred)
• SAFe for large-scale program execution Technical Expertise
• Cloud environments (including GovCloud / classified cloud)
• Digital thread & digital twin architectures
• IoT / edge computing in aerospace systems
• High-performance computing (HPC) for simulation workloads
• Cybersecurity in regulated environments Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Experience working with o Program managers o Chief engineers o Government stakeholders (DoD, primes) o Strong ability to operate in matrixed, program-driven environments Preferred Certifications
• Cloud Architect (AWS/Azure GovCloud)
• SAFe Agilist Key Deliverables
• Enterprise architecture aligned to defense programs
• Digital thread / digital twin architecture blueprints
• Secure data exchange frameworks
• Program-aligned technology roadmaps
• Architecture input for RFPs and contract bids Success Metrics (KPIs)
• Program execution efficiency (cost, schedule adherence)
• Reduction in engineering/manufacturing rework
• Digital thread adoption across lifecycle
• Compliance audit success (ITAR, CMMC)
• Improved fleet readiness and sustainment efficiency