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Systems Architect

Job in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, 75069, USA
Listing for: Albers Aerospace
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting‑edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs.

We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

The Systems Architect is responsible for defining end-to-end technical solutions for complex defense problems by architecting systems that integrate both in‑house technologies and external/vendor‑provided capabilities. This role focuses on translating mission needs into scalable, modular, and extensible architecture that can be executed by engineering teams and partners. Rather than owning detailed implementation, the Systems Architect ensures that the right system is conceived, leveraging the optimal mix of internal development and external components to meet performance, cost, and schedule objectives.

Essential

Job Functions
  • Develop high‑level system solutions in response to mission needs, operational gaps, or customer requirements
  • Architect systems that combine internal products, subsystems, and third‑party/vendor technologies into cohesive solutions
  • Define system boundaries, external interfaces, and integration concepts at a conceptual and architectural level
  • Evaluate multiple architectural approaches and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, risk, and scalability
  • Design architectures that operate across multiple platforms, sensors, and communication layers
  • Define how distributed systems interact, including data flow, control flow, and interoperability
  • Ensure solutions are modular, extensible, and adaptable to evolving mission needs
  • Balance centralized vs decentralized architectures depending on operational constraints
  • Assess internal capabilities and identify gaps requiring external solutions or partnerships
  • Evaluate and down‑select vendor technologies, COTS components, and external systems
  • Define integration strategies for incorporating external hardware, software, and data sources
  • Ensure compatibility across interfaces, protocols, and operational environments
  • Lead architecture‑level trade studies (performance, SWaP, cost, schedule, risk)
  • Evaluate different solution approaches (custom development vs COTS vs hybrid)
  • Define technical roadmaps and evolution paths for systems and capabilities
  • Support decision‑making with clear technical rationale and risk assessments
  • Translate high‑level mission needs into architectural constructs and system concepts
  • Shape requirements to align with feasible and scalable system solutions
  • Define key performance parameters (KPPs) and system‑level drivers
  • Ensure architectural decisions support downstream requirements and implementation
  • Work with engineering leads (EE, ME, Software, Systems) to ensure designs align with architectural intent
  • Provide guidance without owning detailed design execution
  • Align program teams, leadership, and external partners around a common technical vision
  • Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with architectural direction
  • Support customer engagements by defining technical solutions and architectures
  • Contribute to white papers, proposals, and concept development efforts
  • Communicate complex system concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Note:

The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering)
  • 10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or complex system development
  • Demonstrated experience architecting complex, multi‑domain systems or system‑of‑systems solutions
  • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary systems (electrical, mechanical, software, communications, sensors)
  • Experience…
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