Chief Software Architecture & Systems Strategy

Skdse; United States; Remote; USD 157,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Defence seeks a Head of Software Architecture to lead and align architectural workstreams spanning C2, Perception, and Autonomy. You will own the software ecosystem direction, enforce V‑Model, and ensure coherence across hardware and software with rigorous systems engineering discipline.

You will mentor senior engineers, drive architectural governance, and shape a culture of safety, clarity, and mission-focused engineering across multinational teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in principal, staff+ or equivalent architectural roles.
• Experience leading architecture across multiple engineering teams.
• Background in aerospace, defence, robotics, or complex hardware/software systems.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Alignment & Leadership: define software system engineering and V-model processes.
• Strategic Technical Governance: champion safety-by-design and govern interfaces across stack.
• Mentorship & Organizational Influence: lead reviews and mentor senior engineers across domains.
• Leadership: drive Conway’s Law alignment and organizational architecture.

Skills

Senior Architect

Cross-team Leadership

Aerospace/Defense

Communication Skills

Systems Thinking

Security Clearance

Tools

MISRA C++

ISTQB

IEC 61508

ISO 27001

AQAP

Job description

Stark Defence seeks a Head of Software Architecture to lead and align architectural workstreams spanning C2, Perception, and Autonomy. You will own the software ecosystem direction, enforce V‑Model, and ensure coherence across hardware and software with rigorous systems engineering discipline.

You will mentor senior engineers, drive architectural governance, and shape a culture of safety, clarity, and mission-focused engineering across multinational teams.