Enterprise Architect - Aerospace & Defense

Key Responsibilities

• 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 digital thread / digital twin initiatives, engineering-to-manufacturing integration, and sustainment and lifecycle management
• Align 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), ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), MES and shop‑floor systems (e.g., iBase‑t Solumina), and 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, predictive maintenance and condition‑based monitoring, as well as MRO platforms and field service systems
• Integrate IoT, edge computing, and telemetry from aircraft/defense systems
• Security, Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, CMMC, NIST 800‑53, DoDAF, implement Zero Trust architectures and secure data segregation, and 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, and ensure reuse of platforms reducing program‑specific silos
• Program & Capture Support: identify new business opportunities, support bid and proposal activities with architecture inputs, define technical baselines for new defense contracts, collaborate with program managers on cost, schedule, and risk, define enterprise data strategy for engineering, manufacturing and quality data, sustainment and operational data, implement API‑led and event‑driven integration across legacy and modern systems, and 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
• 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

• 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
• 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 program managers, chief engineers, government stakeholders (DoD, primes) and strong ability to operate in matrixed, program‑driven environments

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

DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.