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Senior Architect I, MILCON

ICON is seeking a Senior Architect I with extensive MILCON (Military Construction) experience to join our Design Build team. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished group, you will lead the design, evaluation, and delivery of world-class high-performance buildings using ICON's technology set, with a focus on barracks, training facilities, and other critical military and government installations. As an ICONIC, you will be both a leader and a direct contributor in developing novel approaches to resilient, dignified, and sustainable military facilities. This role is based at ICON's Austin, TX campus and reports to the Senior Director of Building Design.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the design and coordination of military facilities, barracks, and other government installation projects, ensuring compliance with DoD UFCs (Unified Facilities Criteria), UFC/IBC codes, and other MILCON standards.
  • Coordinate closely with government stakeholders, base civil engineers, and contractors to achieve mission-driven project outcomes.
  • Contribute to the advancement of ICON's concrete 3D-printed wall system, optimizing for mission-readiness, force protection, safety, durability, and occupant comfort.
  • Direct and mentor project teams in producing comprehensive multi-disciplinary drawing packages across all design phases, aligned with both ICON's architectural standards and MILCON requirements.
  • Develop detailed construction documents and specifications, including anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) elements, building envelope details, and durable wall assemblies.
  • Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, and security systems into 3D-printed and hybrid building types.
  • Review consultant and subcontractor deliverables to ensure compatibility with 3D-printed systems and compliance with federal/military design standards.
  • Participate in R&D efforts for applying ICON's technology to future-forward MILCON projects, including rapid-deployable housing and resilient infrastructure.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 8+ years of architectural, customer facing experience, with at least 5+ years in MILCON or federal government facility projects (barracks, training centers, mission-critical infrastructure).
  • Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
  • Proven track record leading projects through all phases: schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
  • Demonstrated expertise with DoD standards, UFC/IBC codes, AT/FP guidelines, ADA, and sustainability requirements.
  • Strong Construction Administration background, including RFls, submittals, punch lists, and coordination with military/federal stakeholders.
  • Licensed Architect (U.S. jurisdiction).
  • Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills; ability to navigate complex multi-disciplinary teams and government processes.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience working with leading MILCON AEC firms-such as Mason & Hanger, AECOM, HDR, Jacobs, HNTB, or comparable organizations- is not required but considered a strong plus.
  • Experience with design-build delivery in federal and MILCON projects.
  • Familiarity with resilient design, energy efficiency, and sustainable building practices within DoD and GSA frameworks.
  • Experience with visualization and coordination tools (Enscape, Navisworks, Tekla/Dynamo).
  • LEED accreditation or equivalent (WELL, Fitwel) preferred.
  • Understanding of advanced performance modeling (energy, daylight, blast resistance, thermal mass, etc.).
 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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ABOUT THE TEAM

Solving one of the most challenging problems humanity faces requires a level of diversity across disciplines. ICON believes that by being a non-homogenous organization, we can capture unique perspectives, educational backgrounds, and ideation. We strive to be inclusive and seek team members who share our passion for the mission within the mission: building robust and diverse teams to help us prevail in the face of our challenges.

We‘re a team of varied backgrounds, countries, and experiences, and we believe our differences make us stronger as we tackle some of the most challenging problems of our time.

MISSION-DRIVEN

Every startup wants to change the world, but we genuinely believe we’re not being hyperbolic when we say this technology has the potential to reinvent human shelter, dramatically improving quality and resiliency while driving down costs to make housing affordable for everyone. We believe in harnessing the power of construction technology for the good of all humanity, both here on Earth and off-world. And while we get excited about R&D accomplishments in the lab, we get more excited when we see our work out in the real world, printing real homes for real people.

We work hard because we know what we are doing can reshape the way we live as a species. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s super fun. Where else do you get to play with giant robots and see the results of your work manifest in beautiful full-scale buildings that didn’t exist before—and that someone can now call home?