System Engineer - System Architecture - Contra
Core
Define the top-level architecture (L0/L1) of a distributed C-UAS system-of-systems, partitioning the capability into network, sensor, and effector subsystems to enable engage-on-remote and launch-on-remote operations.
Role type
Senior Systems Architect (System-of-Systems)
Builds
Distributed air defence capability with open, hardware-agnostic architecture
Domain
Defence, Air Defence, C-UAS, Networked Mission Systems
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Systems engineering, Requirements management, Interface definition, Network design, Decentralized operation design, Trade-off analysis, Operational concept translation, Hardware-agnostic design, External stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Tactical networking, Mesh communications, Resilient data links, Air defence engagement concepts, Kill-chain design, NATO C-UAS framework
Technologies
Distributed systems, Networked mission systems, C-UAS frameworks
Responsibilities
Own the top-level (L0/L1) architecture of the C-UAS system-of-systems, Specify network capabilities for distributed nodes to share a common air picture, Derive network, sensor, and effector requirements from the operational concept, Translate operational concepts into a coherent system architecture, Establish interfaces for hardware-agnostic node integration, Collaborate with situational awareness and interceptor integration teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
