CareerPlan

Senior Systems Engineer/Architect

USAFull-time$130k–$180k2026-11-09

Core

Define end-to-end system architecture for robotic manipulation platforms and related subsystems, leading cross-functional development and technical decision-making.

Role type

Senior Systems Architect (Robotics/Aerospace)

Builds

Robotic manipulation platforms and related subsystems

Domain

Robotics, Aerospace, Autonomous Systems

Required skills

Systems engineering processes, requirements management, verification and validation, interface control, trade studies, system integration planning, risk mitigation, technical leadership

Preferred skills

Agile product development, mentoring engineering teams

Technologies

Hardware, Robotics, Controls, Software, Perception, Safety

Responsibilities

Define system requirements, functional allocations, and architectural roadmaps; Lead requirements decomposition across hardware, controls, software, perception, and safety domains; Create and maintain ICDs, ConOps, and system specifications; Conduct technical trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and reliability; Align engineering disciplines and serve as primary technical decision-maker; Lead system integration planning and develop V&V strategies; Establish engineering standards and governance practices.