Chief Architect, Space Systems & Mission Architecture

Pace Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 199,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Chief Architect to shape technical vision and system architecture across major programs. You will establish foundational design, guide engineering execution, and lead high-level decisions on structure, tech selection, and integration.

Ideal candidates bring deep systems architecture expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to translate vision into architectures aligned with mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.
• 16+ years of related experience.
• Deep systems architecture expertise across complex programs.
• Ability to communicate architectural vision to diverse audiences.
• Experience leading architectural design and setting technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural leadership and strategic technical vision to major programs.
• Define overall system architecture and technical standards for program execution.
• Develop long-term technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Lead architectural trade studies and validate design feasibility.
• Advise across programs and drive standardization of reusable patterns.
• Engage with executive stakeholders and shape architectural baselines.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

First principles thinking

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking a Chief Architect to shape technical vision and system architecture across major programs. You will establish foundational design, guide engineering execution, and lead high-level decisions on structure, tech selection, and integration.

Ideal candidates bring deep systems architecture expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to translate vision into architectures aligned with mission objectives.