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Chief Architect

Centennial, CO, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define and maintain technical architecture and standards across major space programs, ensuring strategic design excellence and technical feasibility for mission-critical systems.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Architect (Systems)

Builds

Complex multidisciplinary space systems and mission architectures

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Systems architecture, technical strategy, trade studies, first principles thinking, architectural governance, technology roadmapping, executive communication, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Aerospace industry experience, innovation in architectural practices, mentoring technical teams, strategic planning, stakeholder management, thought leadership

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Provide architectural leadership and strategic technical vision to major programs; Establish architectural frameworks and design principles; Develop and maintain long-term technology roadmaps; Conduct architectural trade studies and evaluate technical feasibility; Serve as an advisor across all programs solving challenging design problems; Drive architectural innovation and standardization; Partner with program leadership to shape technical strategies; Translate technical vision into coherent architectures; Hold others accountable to company values; Drive innovation in architectural practices

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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