Senior Systems Architect (Airborne Systems)

Location: United States; fully remote/telework, fully onsite, or hybrid/flex options are available. Onsite work is based at the Bloomington, Minnesota facility. U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary: USD $157,487–$174,713 per year

Company

hirify.global develops high-technology solutions, products, and services for defense, scientific, and multi-domain mission operations.

What you will do

• Architect solutions for multi-function processors and stores management systems supporting airborne systems.
• Work with defense customers to solve complex operational and technical problems.
• Support both business pursuits and program execution.
• Translate customer needs and operational scenarios into product planning and technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and secure stakeholder alignment on proposed concepts and solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and developing embedded hardware and software solutions.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, software, FPGA, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of COTS modules for SBC, FPGA, graphics, waveforms, and switches.
• Knowledge of open systems standards including SOSA, VPX, OMS, and avionics interfaces.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Nice to have

• MBSE modeling experience or a commitment to learn.
• Demonstrated success understanding customer operational scenarios and using them to architect solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influence-management skills with a record of securing buy-in.

Culture & Benefits

• Research-oriented work focused on practical solutions for national security.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Competitive benefits including 401(k) matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, and health and wellness programs.
• Employee resource and social groups.