Chief Architect (Flite + Missile Warning Operations Integration (FORGE))

Primary Location: Los Angeles

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (on‑site required; remote work not available)

Clearance: TS/SCI (required)

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract Support

Contingency: This position is contingent upon contract award

About ITSC

ITSC Secure Solutions is a mission-focused small business committed to delivering superior services and high-quality technical solutions to our government customers. Guided by our core values—Integrity Through Service and Commitment—ITSC places integrity, technical excellence, and customer success at the forefront of everything we do. Our team-oriented culture values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting critical national security missions.

Position Overview

ITSC is seeking a Chief Architect / Chief Engineer to serve as the definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering across the Missile Warning and FORGE enterprise. This role is responsible for maintaining and evolving system architecture, driving system performance, and ensuring engineering excellence across development, production, test, and sustainment.

The Chief Engineer leads a multi‑disciplined engineering team, manages the technical performance of the program, and ensures stakeholder needs, goals, and objectives are consistently addressed.

Impact of the Role

The Chief Architect directly influences the technical coherence and engineering integrity of the FORGE enterprise. This role ensures system‑level requirements, designs, and verification activities are aligned across IPTs, reducing integration risk and enabling consistent, mission‑ready technical baselines in support of Missile Warning operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Serve as the definitive technical authority for enterprise engineering and system architecture

· Lead and manage a multi‑disciplined engineering team across the program

· Drive and maintain system architecture, technical baselines, and system performance

· Support coordination of Missile Warning system‑level requirements, design, V&V activities

· Act as a key stakeholder in major engineering reviews, readiness reviews, and configuration control boards

· In coordination with the SEIT Lead, ensure adherence to sound engineering processes across FORGE development, production, test, and sustainment

· Maintain technical oversight of FORGE IPT activities and ensure horizontal integration of best engineering practices

· Coordinate closely with the Government SEIT Lead to ensure consistent and aligned technical baselines

Required Knowledge & Technical Expertise

· Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

· Agile / Scrum methodologies

· DevSecOps

· Application Programming Interfaces (API)

· Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)

· Command and Control (C2) Systems

· FORGE

· GPS OCX

· SBIRS / OPIR

· Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)

· ITW/AA Enterprise

· Defense Support Program (DSP)

· GPS Satellites

· Modeling & Simulation

· Test Planning and Execution

· System modernization and prototype testing/integration

· Independent program assessments

· Technology development strategy

· SPRDE (Systems Planning, Research, Development & Engineering)

· DoD Systems Engineering policy

Qualifications

· Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience supporting complex DoD or Missile Warning systems

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline

· Demonstrated experience serving as Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or enterprise technical authority

· Proven leadership of large, multi‑disciplinary engineering teams

· Active TS/SCI clearance

Compensation

$170,000.00 – $200,000.00

Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and contract requirements

Benefits

ITSC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being, professional growth, and work‑life balance of our employees. Benefits may include:

· Competitive compensation packages

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

· Supplemental insurance plans, including:

o Accident Insurance

o Hospital Indemnity Insurance

o Critical Illness Insurance

o TRICARE Supplemental Plans (for eligible participants)

· Paid time off and company holidays

· 401(k) retirement plan options

· Professional development and training opportunities

· Supportive, mission‑focused team environment

Why ITSC

At ITSC, you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals supporting critical national defense missions. We foster a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and every team member plays a role in delivering mission success.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

ITSC Secure Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITSC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is contingent upon contract award. Are you willing to accept employment under this condition?
• Do you have at least 20 years of experience serving as a technical authority for complex DoD or Missile Warning systems?
• Have you served as a Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, or equivalent enterprise technical authority?
• Do you have hands on experience with FORGE, MBSE, DevSecOps, and enterprise C2 or Missile Warning architectures

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles AFB, CA (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles AFB, CA