What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace & Defense Enterprise Architect (Contract to Hire, No 3rd Parties) position at BravoTECH?
Enterprise Architecture Strategy (A&D Context)
- Define enterprise architecture vision aligned with defense programs, product lifecycle, and mission readiness
- Develop long-term architecture roadmaps supporting: o Digital thread / digital twin initiatives o Engineering-to-manufacturing integration o Sustainment and lifecycle management
- Aligning IT strategy with program-based funding models and contract structures
- Digital Engineering & Product Lifecycle Integration
- Architect end-to-end integration across: PLM (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault 3DX, Apriso, PTC Windchill) o ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) o MES and shop-floor systems (e.g., iBase-t Solumina) o Integration platforms (e.g., eQ)
- Enable Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital thread continuity
- Support configuration management, BOM integrity, and traceability
- Manufacturing & MRO Architecture
- Design architecture supporting: Smart factory / Industry 4.0 initiatives, including connected assets and test labs o Predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring o MRO platforms and field service systems
- Integrate IoT, edge computing, and telemetry from aircraft/defense systems
- Security, Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
- Ensure compliance with: ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) o CMMC o NIST 800-53 o DoDAF o Implement Zero Trust architectures and secure data segregation o Support classified and unclassified environment separation
- Architecture Governance
- Establish governance aligned with defense program lifecycle gates
- Lead architecture review boards for major programs and proposals
- Ensure reuse of platforms and reduction of program-specific silos 6. Program & Capture Support
- Identify new business opportunities
- Support bid and proposal (capture) activities with architecture inputs
- Define technical baselines for new defense contracts
- Collaborate with program managers on cost, schedule, and risk
- Data & Integration Architecture
- Define enterprise data strategy for: o Engineering data o Manufacturing and quality data o Sustainment and operational data
- Implement API-led and event-driven integration across legacy and modern systems
- Enable secure data sharing across partners, suppliers, and government entities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field Experience
- 20 years in IT or engineering systems within Aerospace & Defense
- 7 years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture roles
- Experience supporting defense programs, OEMs, or Tier 1 suppliers
- Experience in executing Smart Factory initiatives
Core Competencies A&D Domain Expertise
- Product lifecycle management (PLM)
- Engineering design and simulation environments
- Manufacturing execution and quality systems
- MRO and sustainment operations Architecture Frameworks
- TOGAF
- DoDAF / MODAF (preferred)
- SAFe for large-scale program execution Technical Expertise
- Cloud environments (including GovCloud / classified cloud)
- Digital thread & digital twin architectures
- IoT / edge computing in aerospace systems
- High-performance computing (HPC) for simulation workloads
- Cybersecurity in regulated environments Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Experience working with o Program managers o Chief engineers o Government stakeholders (DoD, primes) o Strong ability to operate in matrixed, program-driven environments
- Preferred Certifications
- TOGAF Certification
- Cloud Architect (AWS/Azure GovCloud)
- CISSP
- SAFe Agilist Key Deliverables
- Enterprise architecture aligned to defense programs
- Digital thread / digital twin architecture blueprints
- Secure data exchange frameworks
- Program-aligned technology roadmaps
- Architecture input for RFPs and contract bids Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Program execution efficiency (cost, schedule adherence)
- Reduction in engineering/manufacturing rework
- Digital thread adoption across lifecycle
- Compliance audit success (ITAR, CMMC)
- Improved fleet readiness and sustainment efficiency
Unique Aspects of This Role in A&D
Operates within highly regulated, security-sensitive environments
- Balances program-specific customization vs enterprise standardization
- Supports long lifecycle systems (20–40 years)
- Integrates engineering rigor with enterprise IT strategy
Salary : $160 - $250