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Join the Space Vehicle Engineering team – a group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future.
As the Space Vehicle Architect assigned to a mission area or a supporting Space Vehicle Architect, you are the technical representative of the SV Engineering team to the mission area (i.e., Civil Space, National Space, or Military Space). This role includes interfacing to external customers and partners providing solutions for Spacecraft Bus and Space Vehicles, as a technical representative to company program office, external customers, and partners which may include payload, launch, and ground systems providers.
This is a challenging, fast-paced job which will be exciting and highly gratifying for the successful candidate.
Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop a positive and collaborative relationship with the portfolio Capture Managers and other internal team members - meeting their needs in a timely manner.
- Become an integral part of the of the capture team providing input on overall strategy and support to specific pursuits.
- Participate in architecture development and identifying needs for internal research and development to ensure BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) capabilities are being maintained in support of mission needs as well as changes in technology/supplier base.
- Work in a dynamic environment with multiple groups, interfaces, and all Spacecraft subsystems.
- Author RFI/RFP sections and participate as a member of RFI/RFP red/gold team or review teams for other mission areas.
- Lead preparation and execution of major design and readiness reviews.
- Assist and be part of the New Business team to deliver presentations, RFIs responses and proposals by providing descriptions of capabilities, assessments of risks (cost, schedule, technical) and recommendations for proposed solutions at the SV level with focus on heritage and future capability plans to influence requirements or mission concepts in advance of the RFx steps.
- Ensure pursuits are aligning with the Elevation™ Product Line and focus on high reuse. Ensuring alignment with reuse and maximizing reuse.
- Provide leadership to the system engineering staff generating engineering documents including specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and prioritization.
- Participate in IRADs and other department initiatives.
- Develop and manage the Space Vehicle technical baseline.
- Develop and coach other systems engineers on the Space Vehicle team, including writing their reviews.
- Responsibility Defined:
- It is expected that a SV Architect will be well-versed and have a proven track record in leadership skills, including storytelling, communication, negotiation, and, above all, influence. Continuing to improve these skills is a must!
- First level of engagement supporting direct customer interactions, identifying Spacecraft Bus and SV solutions, supporting pursuits, and providing feedback from the mission area back to the department capability road map. Bring back info to the department for technical feedback on industry and capability.
- You will transition a pursuit post ATP to a Chief Engineer and a Space Vehicle Lead while working closely with the Space Vehicle Lead and Chief Engineer who is responsible to ensure the company delivers a system that meets our customers’ technical performance specifications and mission needs.
- You will have the opportunity to follow a pursuit into execution. If you choose to move away from the SV Architect role, it is required to have an adequate replacement that has been vetted with SV Systems Engineering leadership and trained in all aspects of the SV role and responsibilities.
- While executing programs you will support the Space Vehicle Engineering team through development, test, and delivery of highly capable space systems.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
- Superb presentation skills with experience in senior decision making and technical audiences
- Customer Relationships: Knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, change management, verification and validation – a self-starter that will own this activity.
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) - CAM experience.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering expertise is highly desirable.
- 16 or more years related experience in either mission systems, spacecraft systems, ground systems or payloads.
- Proven ability to define and execute a technical vision that drives innovation and aligns with overarching organizational goals.
- High emotional intelligence with a demonstrated track record of building collaborative relationships with engineers, executives, and external customers.
- Experience developing strategic roadmaps and solving complex technical challenges by balancing business requirements with customer needs.
- Expertise in leading engineering teams through active coaching, mentorship, and the creation of a continuous learning culture.
- Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to partner effectively across Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to deliver business-critical outcomes.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Join the Space Vehicle Engineering team – a group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future.
As the Space Vehicle Architect assigned to a mission area or a supporting Space Vehicle Architect, you are the technical representative of the SV Engineering team to the mission area (i.e., Civil Space, National Space, or Military Space). This role includes interfacing to external customers and partners providing solutions for Spacecraft Bus and Space Vehicles, as a technical representative to company program office, external customers, and partners which may include payload, launch, and ground systems providers.
This is a challenging, fast-paced job which will be exciting and highly gratifying for the successful candidate.
Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop a positive and collaborative relationship with the portfolio Capture Managers and other internal team members - meeting their needs in a timely manner.
- Become an integral part of the of the capture team providing input on overall strategy and support to specific pursuits.
- Participate in architecture development and identifying needs for internal research and development to ensure BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) capabilities are being maintained in support of mission needs as well as changes in technology/supplier base.
- Work in a dynamic environment with multiple groups, interfaces, and all Spacecraft subsystems.
- Author RFI/RFP sections and participate as a member of RFI/RFP red/gold team or review teams for other mission areas.
- Lead preparation and execution of major design and readiness reviews.
- Assist and be part of the New Business team to deliver presentations, RFIs responses and proposals by providing descriptions of capabilities, assessments of risks (cost, schedule, technical) and recommendations for proposed solutions at the SV level with focus on heritage and future capability plans to influence requirements or mission concepts in advance of the RFx steps.
- Ensure pursuits are aligning with the Elevation™ Product Line and focus on high reuse. Ensuring alignment with reuse and maximizing reuse.
- Provide leadership to the system engineering staff generating engineering documents including specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and prioritization.
- Participate in IRADs and other department initiatives.
- Develop and manage the Space Vehicle technical baseline.
- Develop and coach other systems engineers on the Space Vehicle team, including writing their reviews.
- Responsibility Defined:
- It is expected that a SV Architect will be well-versed and have a proven track record in leadership skills, including storytelling, communication, negotiation, and, above all, influence. Continuing to improve these skills is a must!
- First level of engagement supporting direct customer interactions, identifying Spacecraft Bus and SV solutions, supporting pursuits, and providing feedback from the mission area back to the department capability road map. Bring back info to the department for technical feedback on industry and capability.
- You will transition a pursuit post ATP to a Chief Engineer and a Space Vehicle Lead while working closely with the Space Vehicle Lead and Chief Engineer who is responsible to ensure the company delivers a system that meets our customers’ technical performance specifications and mission needs.
- You will have the opportunity to follow a pursuit into execution. If you choose to move away from the SV Architect role, it is required to have an adequate replacement that has been vetted with SV Systems Engineering leadership and trained in all aspects of the SV role and responsibilities.
- While executing programs you will support the Space Vehicle Engineering team through development, test, and delivery of highly capable space systems.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
- Superb presentation skills with experience in senior decision making and technical audiences
- Customer Relationships: Knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, change management, verification and validation – a self-starter that will own this activity.
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) - CAM experience.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering expertise is highly desirable.
- 16 or more years related experience in either mission systems, spacecraft systems, ground systems or payloads.
- Proven ability to define and execute a technical vision that drives innovation and aligns with overarching organizational goals.
- High emotional intelligence with a demonstrated track record of building collaborative relationships with engineers, executives, and external customers.
- Experience developing strategic roadmaps and solving complex technical challenges by balancing business requirements with customer needs.
- Expertise in leading engineering teams through active coaching, mentorship, and the creation of a continuous learning culture.
- Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to partner effectively across Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to deliver business-critical outcomes.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business systems architect jobs.
- Five or more years of experience designing enterprise-scale systems and application architectures
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in production environments
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics at an architectural level
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks including TOGAF, Zachman, or similar methodologies
- Strong stakeholder communication skills including translating technical architecture for non-technical executives
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline
Tips for Your Business Systems Architect Job Search
Align your resume to architecture frameworks
Hiring managers for business systems architect roles scan for TOGAF, Zachman, or SABSA fluency. Name the framework you've used and the context, not just the credential. Generic mentions of 'enterprise architecture' without a methodology get filtered out quickly.
Quantify integration scope on project work
Describe the number of systems, data sources, or business units your architecture connected. Reviewers can't evaluate complexity from titles alone. A line like 'designed integration layer across seven legacy ERP modules' communicates scale in a way 'led architecture project' never does.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business systems architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your domain depth
Business systems architect roles in healthcare IT require different fluency than the same title in manufacturing or financial services. Filter your search by industry vertical, not just title, so your application speaks directly to the domain the employer cares about most.
Prepare a whiteboard architecture walkthrough
Many interview panels ask you to diagram a system live, often a scenario specific to their stack. Practice narrating your design decisions out loud as you draw. Interviewers are evaluating your reasoning process as much as the final architecture.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Business systems architect offers often leave room to define reporting lines, decision authority, and technology ownership. Clarify whether the role has final say on vendor selection or is advisory only. That distinction shapes your day-to-day influence more than title level.
Business Systems Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business systems architects?
The companies hiring the most business systems architects right now include Tonal, Stryker, and Colovore, with the largest share of openings in California, Colorado, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in organizations undergoing large-scale ERP migrations, cloud modernization programs, or enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
How many business systems architect jobs are remote?
About 83% of business systems architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer comfort with distributed architecture work. Roles focused on cloud strategy, integration design, and documentation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to on-premises infrastructure or executive stakeholder alignment more often require regular on-site presence.
How do you become a business systems architect?
Start by building deep experience as a systems analyst, solutions architect, or senior software engineer, with exposure to multiple systems and integration patterns. Develop fluency in at least one enterprise architecture framework, earn a recognized certification, and document end-to-end projects where you owned the design. Progressing into the role typically requires demonstrating that you can translate business requirements directly into durable technical architecture.
Can you get hired as a business systems architect without direct architecture experience?
Some employers will hire strong senior engineers or systems analysts into a business systems architect role if the candidate can show architecture-level thinking in past work. Build a portfolio of design artifacts, such as integration diagrams, decision records, or capability maps, from projects you contributed to. Targeting smaller organizations or companies with growing architecture practices improves your chances of making the transition without a prior architect title.
What does the business systems architect interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview focused on architecture patterns and system design, and a panel interview with business and IT stakeholders. Many employers add a whiteboard or take-home exercise where you design a solution for a scenario relevant to their environment. Final rounds often test your ability to defend tradeoffs and communicate design rationale to non-technical audiences, not just technical depth.
Where can I find and apply to business systems architect jobs?
You can find and apply to business systems architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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