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Sr. Software System Architect Lead

El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $155,900–$155,900🗓 2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26

Core

Oversee the design, integration, and delivery of complex, scalable, and secure software systems for space control capabilities, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams and vendors.

Role type

Senior IC Software System Architect Lead

Builds

Critical space control capabilities and modular software ecosystems for space superiority

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Software system design, Systems integration, Cloud-native architectures, Containerization, Distributed systems, Microservices, Event-driven architectures, DevOps practices, Middleware frameworks, Security compliance

Preferred skills

Space/aerospace industry experience, High-performance computing, Real-time systems, AI/ML in space systems

Technologies

Kubernetes, Docker, AUTOSAR, DDS, ROS, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code

Responsibilities

Define and enforce software standards for performance and security, Lead technical reviews and design discussions with vendors, Establish and implement middleware and modular design frameworks, Collaborate on system testing, validation, and verification, Act as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges, Develop and maintain system documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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