Senior C4ISR/Sensor Systems Architect (Hybrid, TS)

Akira Technologies Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Akira Technologies is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to support the OUSD-R&D with emphasis on C4ISR/sensor systems and onboard computing. The role involves translating hardware architectures into deployable configurations within SWaP constraints and coordinating with government stakeholders.

The position is hybrid, based in Washington, DC, with up to 25% travel and an active Top Secret clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant architecture, systems engineering, or systems integration experience.
• Strong C4ISR/CS4ISR experience.
• Experience with sensor systems, onboard computing, embedded systems, or mission systems.
• Experience designing solutions within SWaP constraints.
• Strong understanding of systems integration, requirements, and technical compliance.

Responsibilities

• Translate navigational sensor hardware architectures into integrated, deployable configurations.
• Manage the sensor stack and onboard computing resources, including system interfaces and integration.
• Develop and manage data-transfer architecture and planning, working closely with the Data Engineer responsible for implementation.
• Ensure solutions meet applicable technical, cybersecurity, platform, and operational requirements.
• Support integration across aviation platforms, ground vehicles, and handheld devices.
• Identify technical risks, resolve integration challenges, and coordinate with engineering and government stakeholders.
• Develop architecture documentation and support technical reviews, testing, and deployment.
• Travel approximately 25%, including Hawaii and Colorado.

Skills

C4ISR/CS4ISR

Sensor systems

Onboard computing

Embedded systems

SWaP constraints

Systems integration

Job description

Akira Technologies is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to support the OUSD-R&D with emphasis on C4ISR/sensor systems and onboard computing. The role involves translating hardware architectures into deployable configurations within SWaP constraints and coordinating with government stakeholders.

The position is hybrid, based in Washington, DC, with up to 25% travel and an active Top Secret clearance requirement.