Solutions Architect & Technical Capture Lead


Job Location:

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 9 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for aSolutions Architectto lead the development of technical solutions system architectures and comprehensive technical proposal volumes to win competitive DoD pursuits. Youll serve as the bridge between capture strategy and engineering execution ensuring our proposals stand out technically and align perfectly with customer requirements. The role involves synthesizing various requirements from DoD requirements officers BAAs RFIs and other requests to develop a solution architecture that aligns business capabilities with V2X planned technology development efforts. This role drives both technical and business solution development to shape and respond to future RFIs and RFPs requiring leadership over multi-discipline engineering teams and integration with all aspects of the V2X business.

As our DoD-focused Solutions Architect youll turn customer needs into novel combat-ready capabilities by laying out the system architecture and shaping requirements that drive mission success across land air and sea. Youll shape technical strategies for RFIs/RFPs and partner with customers and business leaders to build tomorrows defense solutions.

What Youll Own:

  • Define and articulate technically discriminating solution architectures and high-impact win themes for major DoD acquisitions.
  • Develop and maintain system models (SysML/MBSE) to validate architectures and support Trade-Space analysis in capture scenarios.
  • Translate disparate DoD inputs (BAAs RFIs requirements docs) into cohesive end-to-end system architectures that align technology roadmaps with V2Xs development plans.
  • Lead technical solution development for competitive pursuitscraft architecture diagrams interface specs and technical standards then champion them through proposal and design reviews.
  • Identify technical risks early propose mitigation plans and guide teams through tough trade-space decisions.
  • Author and integrate the Technical Volume ensuring seamless alignment with Cost Management and Schedule sections.
  • Partner with Business Development and the Chief Engineer to align capture strategy shape white papers and influence pursuit decisions.
  • Engage directly with DoD acquisition and requirements officers to refine roadmaps mature tactical system needs and ensure our architectures meet real-world mission demands.
  • Collaborate with software hardware and integration engineers to drive system design validate interoperability and oversee verification & validation activities.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend components tools and frameworks that accelerate development and boost performance.
  • Build and nurture relationships with customers teammates and suppliersuncover new opportunities and drive continuous innovation.

Ready to architect the next generation of mission systems Join V2X and lead solutions that power our warfighters. Apply now and make your mark on national defense.

Required Skills:

  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
  • 15 years of systems software or hardware engineering experience delivering complex solutions from concept through deployment
  • Proven track record partnering with DoD requirements officers and system owners to shape technical visions and refine mission needs
  • Deep understanding and application of Model Based Systems Engineering methods tools and languages
  • Familiarity with DoD data interfaces including MIL-STD-1553 ARINC CAN and other vehicle/weapon-specific protocols
  • Analytical mindset and inventive problem-solving skills tackling complex technical challenges with confidence
  • Experience with DoD platforms weapons avionics or tactical systems
  • Hands-on expertise with DoD platforms weapons avionics or tactical systems across land air and sea domains
  • Extensive capture management experience: interpreting RFPs/SOWs developing BOEs authoring technical volumes and driving high-value proposal efforts
  • Strong communication skills adept at engaging stakeholders from technical teams to senior leadership and military customers
  • Demonstrated leadership guiding cross-functional teams through capture proposal and early program execution phases
  • Ability to lead integrated product teams (IPTs) across engineering manufacturing supply chain and quality disciplines
  • Self-driven and accountable: consistently delivers high-quality work on schedule and autonomously solves complex challenges

Desired Skills:

  • Experience conducting competitive assessments technical price-to-win analyses and win-strategy development.
  • Demonstrated leadership of multi-discipline teams through capture proposal and early program execution phases.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives
  • Prior work with DoD customers (US Army US Navy USMC and/or USAF) on acquisition or sustainment programs
  • External Certification(s) as a Solution Architect and/or Technical Capture Lead (ex. The Open Group Shipley PMI)
  • Current Active DoD Secret or higher Clearance

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline.

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V2X is growing! V2X is looking for aSolutions Architectto lead the development of technical solutions system architectures and comprehensive technical proposal volumes to win competitive DoD pursuits. Youll serve as the bridge between capture strategy and engineering execution ensuring our proposals...

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