Principal Mission Systems Architect – Taiwan
SMX, Taipei, Taiwan +1
The role
SMX seeks a Principal Mission Systems Architect to serve as the lead technical authority in Taiwan for mission software, tactical networks, and cloud solutions. This role guides engineering teams, oversees full system lifecycles, and ensures secure, accredited mission capabilities in contested, disconnected environments, working closely with U.S. and partner stakeholders.
What you will do
- Lead design and development of mission apps/services (Python, Java, Go, C#); oversee code reviews and DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, container security, automated testing).
- Supervise containerized microservices (Kubernetes), API/data integration, and C2/ISR tool connectivity.
- Oversee tactical and coalition network deployment (including mission partner environments), covering SATCOM, radio, MANET, and terrestrial transport for joint/combined ops, ensuring DDIL resilience.
- Ensure routing, switching, firewalls, and cross-domain solutions comply with DISA STIGs.
- Lead technical team during exercises, field deployments, and operations with U.S. and partner forces.