Senior Systems Architect & Tech Strategy Leader

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 199,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Chief Architect to provide technical vision and architectural leadership across major programs, defining architecture and standards to guide engineering execution. You will lead high-level system architecture decisions, develop long-term technology roadmaps, and align designs with mission needs while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires deep systems architecture expertise, cross-program leadership, and the ability to translate vision into

Qualifications

• Deep systems architecture expertise across complex programs.
• Ability to define and lead technical architecture and standards.
• Experience presenting architectural vision to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural leadership and strategic technical vision to major programs.
• Define system architecture and technical standards governing program execution.
• Develop long-term technology roadmaps and identify emerging technologies.
• Evaluate feasibility and ensure designs meet mission objectives.
• Advise across programs with architectural consultation.
• Drive standardization and reusable design patterns across programs.
• Participate in milestones and proposals, shaping technical strategies.
• Lead architectural trade studies and balance design options across disciplines.

Skills

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Architecture governance

Roadmapping

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Masters +14 yrs experience

Tools

TOGAF/EA certification

Security clearance (Top Secret with SCI eligibility)

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Chief Architect to provide technical vision and architectural leadership across major programs, defining architecture and standards to guide engineering execution. You will lead high-level system architecture decisions, develop long-term technology roadmaps, and align designs with mission needs while collaborating across disciplines.

The role requires deep systems architecture expertise, cross-program leadership, and the ability to translate vision into