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# Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect

- **Company:** Compunnel Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Tools, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3755bae9-57c0-4836-b7bd-fe478ac15b4d

## About the Role

20+ years of experience
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
English

Skills
Model-Based Systems Engineering
SysML
Architecture Modeling Tools
System Integration and Deployment
Complex Engineering Systems Experience
System Architecture Design
Technical Trade Studies
Interface Management
Architecture Reviews
Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
Technical Leadership
Task Decomposition and Expert Coordination

## Description

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
Coordinate contributions from domain experts and establish clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria
Support an AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows
Help improve how AI systems reason about architecture, interfaces, dependencies, and engineering trade-offs