Overview
VTG is looking for a Systems Engineer- Architecture in Chantilly, VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award).
Junior Systems Engineer- Architecture supports NRO programs by assisting in the development and documentation of system and mission architectures. This role focuses on understanding mission needs, supporting architectural products, and maintaining traceability across requirements, interfaces, and system elements.
Mid-Level Systems Engineer- Architecture supports NRO programs by assisting in the development and documentation of system and mission architectures. This role focuses on understanding mission needs, supporting architectural products, and maintaining traceability across requirements, interfaces, and system elements.
Senior Systems Engineer- Architecture serves as an architecture lead for NRO programs, responsible for shaping, evaluating, and governing mission and enterprise architectures across complex systems. This role provides technical leadership, ensures architectural coherence, and advises government leadership on system design, integration, and long-term evolution.
What will you do?
Junior Systems Engineer- Architecture
Assist in development and documentation of system and segment architectures
Support creation and maintenance of architecture views (operational, system, and technical)
Assist with requirements allocation and traceability across architectural elements
Support interface identification and documentation across system boundaries
Participate in technical reviews and architecture working groups
Maintain architecture artifacts, diagrams, and baseline documentation
Mid-Level Systems Engineer- Architecture
Develop and analyze end-to-end system architectures supporting mission objectives
Define and manage interfaces, dependencies, and integration points across systems
Allocate requirements to architectural elements and ensure traceability
Support trade studies and architecture alternatives analysis
Contribute to lifecycle and readiness reviews from an architectural perspective
Support technical governance forums and architecture review boards
Senior Systems Engineer- Architecture
Lead development of mission, system, and enterprise architectures
Define architectural principles, standards, and constraints across programs
Oversee allocation of requirements and interfaces across complex system-of-systems environments
Lead architecture trade studies and technical risk assessments
Support senior-level technical reviews, readiness assessments, and decision forums
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in architecture development
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to government program and enterprise leadership
Do you have what it takes?
TS/SCI with Poly Required
Junior Systems Engineer- Architecture
1-4 years of systems engineering or technical architecture support experience
Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles
Exposure to architecture frameworks or modeling concepts (e.g., SysML, DoDAF views)
Ability to interpret and document system relationships, interfaces, and dependencies
Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
Mid-Level Systems Engineer- Architecture
5-9 years of systems engineering experience with significant architecture development responsibility
Strong understanding of systems architecture principles and lifecycle processes
Experience developing architecture products (logical, physical, and functional views)
Familiarity with modeling tools and structured architecture frameworks
Ability to collaborate across engineering, integration, and mission stakeholders
Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree may substitute for experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC or DoD programs
Senior Systems Engineer- Architecture
Bachelor's degree in in Systems Engineering, Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of systems engineering experience with primary emphasis on architecture development
Demonstrated experience leading architecture efforts for IC, NRO, or comparable national security programs
Expert knowledge of systems architecture and lifecycle engineering
Experience with system-of-systems architecture and enterprise integration
Proficiency with architecture frameworks, modeling approaches, and technical governance
Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities