Lead Systems Architect

Job Description

• Develop and maintain high-level system models, functional architectures, and system interfaces.
• Conduct operational and functional analysis to inform architecture decisions.
• Develop and publish system description documents, detailing architecture and design decisions.
• Decompose and allocate system requirements, ensuring traceability from operational concepts to detailed design.
• Define and manage key technical and programmatic performance measures.
• Guide the integration of hardware and software components into a cohesive system.
• Collaborate with system safety teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Support verification efforts, including test planning and system-level evaluations.
• Interface with regulators and DERs to develop and review certification substantiation artifacts.
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer to align the architecture with overall business and program objectives.

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace system architecture, system engineering, or a related field.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Deep knowledge of SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 processes or similar system development and safety standards.
• Experience with RTCA DO-178 and DO-254.
• Expertise in model-based system engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as Polarion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and engineering judgment in system-level decision-making.

• A base pay between $151,680.00 - $189,600.00.