Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 15,522,000 - 31,045,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking an experienced Systems Architect or Chief Systems Architect for an AI training project. The role is contractor-based, remote with US-based preference.

The candidate will lead architectural decisions across mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing domains to support complex engineering workflows. Required competencies include owning architectures for complex systems, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and performing architecture reviews.

Qualifications

• Substantial professional experience as a Systems Architect or Chief Systems Architect.
• Proven experience owning the architecture of complex engineering systems and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong expertise in system architecture design, technical trade studies, interface management, and architecture reviews.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic engineering projects requiring architectural decisions across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.
• Translate project objectives into system architectures with defined boundaries, subsystem responsibilities, interfaces, and technical constraints.
• Break complex architectural problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionRole Title: Systems Architect / Chief Systems ArchitectRole Type: ContractorLocation: Remote - US-based preferred; candidates with strong relevant experience worldwide considered.micro1 is looking for experienced Systems Architects or Chief Systems Architects to support an AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows.

Scope of Work

• Design realistic engineering projects requiring architectural decisions across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.
• Translate project objectives into system architectures with defined boundaries, subsystem responsibilities, interfaces, and technical constraints.
• Break complex architectural problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.

Requirements

• Substantial professional experience as a Systems Architect, Chief Systems Architect, or in a comparable technical leadership role.
• At least 20+ of weekly availability
• Proven experience owning the architecture of complex engineering systems and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong expertise in system architecture design, technical trade studies, interface management, and architecture reviews.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering, SysML, or architecture modeling tools.
• Experience guiding system architectures from initial concept through implementation, integration, and deployment.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.