Systems Engineer and Architect (Pending Contract Award)

Design Interactive

Job Location:

Dayton, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pipeline Requisition Proposal (Anticipated Start: September 2026)

Location:Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton OH (subject to award)
Contract Type:Proposal Pipeline Positions contingent upon contract award

Overview: We are building a talent pipeline in support of an upcoming contract proposal to provide advisory and assistance services to Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) mission areas including engineering analysis information technology and cyber security with anticipated work beginning inSeptember 2026. This position will support NASICs production of technical intelligence; modernize capabilities; support intelligence community collaboration and Department of War (DoW) mission needs.

Work will be performedon-site at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton OH pending award.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or TS/SCI depending on role)
Strong background directly aligned with the technical or analytical specialty area
Strong analytical communication and writing skills
For some roles advanced degrees (MS/PhD) are preferred

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting DoW interagency or national security missions is highly desirable
Experience within the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) community.

We are currently gathering interest and pre-qualifying candidates for the potential role described below:

Systems Engineer and Architect

TheSystems Engineerprovides end-to-end systems engineering and architecture support to enable well-managed coherent secure and low-risk technical solutions and effective program execution across enterprise environments. This role supports digital transformation initiatives in classified hybrid cloud ecosystems and drives capabilities integration.

Responsibilities include planning developing and managing systems engineering andModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities across the full lifecycle including requirements development architecture design integration test & evaluation milestones cost schedule and contract strategy. The engineer develops and implementsvalue-added workflows and data pipelinesacross complex large-scale datasets spanning enterprise DoD IC and partner environments to accelerate mission and analytical outcomes.

The Systems Engineer leads cross-functional programs guiding the application of hardware software data and policy to modernize and adapt legacy systems for operation inmulti-level classified hybrid cloud environments. This includes designing and implementing scalable architectures and governing frameworks that support digital transformation and enterprise capability delivery.

Desired Experience:

Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering architecture or related roles
Demonstrated experience across thefull systems engineering lifecycle including requirements design integration and test
Experience withModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)methodologies and tools
Proficiency in designing and implementingenterprise architectures and hybrid cloud solutions including legacy system integration
Experience developing or supportingIA/AI/ML or data-driven solutions including workflow automation and large dataset processing
Strong knowledge ofsoftware development lifecycle (SDLC)and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design; Java or equivalent experience preferred
Familiarity withdata engineering analytics pipelines or large-scale data environments
Knowledge ofsystem test and evaluation processesand quality assurance practices
Understanding ofhardware/software integration testing and debugging
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently on teams and in matrixed environments
Proven ability to manage priorities take initiative resolve conflicts and support complex program execution

About Us Design Interactive Inc.

Founded in 1998 Design Interactive (DI) is a small business dedicated to optimizingand enhancing human performance byutilizingcutting-edgetechnology pioneering research and focusing on digital transformation.

We deliver end-to-end solutionsHuan Factors & Human Systems Integration UX/UI Design & Human-Centered Design Digital Transformation Applied Research & Technology Development Data Science & Advanced Analytics Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML) Life Cycle Software Development and System & Software Integration. DI solves high impact performance challenges across both defense and commercial industries.

Our Mission:
We Empower People with Innovative Technology.

Our Culture:
Were committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We provide equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background or identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds experiences and abilitiesincluding those from underrepresented communities in technology.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Pipeline Requisition Proposal (Anticipated Start: September 2026)Location:Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton OH (subject to award)Contract Type:Proposal Pipeline Positions contingent upon contract awardOverview: We are building a talent pipeline in support of an upcoming contract proposal to p...