We are looking for Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect candidates for a project delivered through the hiring partner.
What you'll do
- Design realistic engineering projects requiring architectural decisions across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.
- Translate project objectives into system architectures with defined boundaries, subsystem responsibilities, interfaces, and technical constraints.
- Break complex architectural problems into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.
- Design realistic tasks, coordinate contributions from domain experts, and establish clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria.
- Help improve how AI systems reason about architecture, interfaces, dependencies, and engineering trade-offs.
What you need
- Substantial professional experience as a Systems Architect, Chief Systems Architect, or in a comparable technical leadership role.
- Proven experience owning the architecture of complex engineering systems and leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong expertise in system architecture design, technical trade studies, interface management, and architecture reviews.
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
Nice to have
- A relevant master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering, SysML, or architecture modeling tools.
- Experience guiding system architectures from initial concept through implementation, integration, and deployment.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.
Expertise
Who you work with
Project and contracting process: the hiring partner. Applications continue on the provider's website.
Pay and hours
This role pays $150–$300/hr. The work is remote. That is about 181% above the $80 an hour median for engineering roles open now.
Who can apply from where
Open to candidates in United States. With a profile, Tier1 checks your country and languages against this role and every other before you apply.

