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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Architect-Interferometric Technologies - **Company:** QED Technologies International LLC - **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, JIRA, BASIC (Programming Language), Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Zemax, Jama (Software), Git - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cf79d80531224ae2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Customer communication?, Deep and holistic understanding of interferometry and other metrology technologies is required. With experience in: * Lens design * Interferometry * Opto-mechanics * Basic coding (e.g. scripting in Python, Matlab, etc.) * Data analysis * Proficient in systems engineering and able to drive clarity from ambiguity: * Disciplined and thoughtful approach to system requirements development * Comfortable facilitating cross-functional technical reviews and negotiations * Practical, customer-focused engineering mindset (robust, serviceable solutions) leveraging feedback for continuous improvement * Effective cross-functional leadership bridging Engineering, R&D, and Operations * Strong communication and organizational skills for documentation, project support and collaboration * Strategic supplier and partner management to align resources and ensure product success * Continuous improvement mindset leveraging post-launch feedback for ongoing refinements ## Description The System Architect- Interferometric Technologies is a technical leader and system architect for QED Technologies' Interferometer based product line (e.g. ASI, QIS, etc.). They are responsible for the technical integrity of metrology-oriented products across the full lifecycle-from early concept exploration and architecture through development, release, sustainment, and end-of-life planning. This role exercises strong technical influence over roadmap execution and platform decisions alongside system requirements development, and cross-functional technical alignment., Product Line Technical Leadership * Serve as the technical authority for Interferometry based products, ensuring coherent architecture, sound engineering decisions, and consistent product line strategy. * Act as Project Technical Lead for Interferometry oriented programs, coordinating technical execution across engineering disciplines. * Drive technical trade studies and decision records, balancing performance, quality and cost. * Requirements Development & Management * Lead customer/product/technical requirements development, translating voice-of-customer inputs into clear, verifiable requirements. * Create and maintain structure, quality, traceability, and change control of system requirements. * Facilitate requirements reviews with stakeholders; ensure requirements are verifiable and aligned with product intent, risks, and constraints. * System Architecture & Concept Development * Lead project concept development: define system architectures to fulfill established requirements. * Execute product development plan to manage risk against requirements. Systems Engineering Execution * Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation plans through architecture choices, prototypes, analysis, and verification planning. * Lead functional decomposition, allocate requirements to subsystems, and define interface control requirements. * Devise innovative processes to meet challenging requirements. * Develop and maintain verification & validation strategy, including system level acceptance criteria and test plans. * Product Lifecycle Support (Release, Sustainment & EOL) * Work alongside manufacturing engineering, operations, sales and marketing to release new products to market. * Provide ongoing support for released Interferometry based products: cost-down initiatives, obsolescence planning, corrective actions, preventative actions and continuous improvement. * Partner with manufacturing, service, and quality teams to ensure product changes are robust, documented, and effectively implemented. * Partner with sales and marketing to support end-of-life planning: transition strategies, documentation completeness, and customer commitments., * Reports to the Systems Engineering Manager * Serves as a primary internal technical point of contact for Interferometry based systems within defined purview (e.g. ASI, QIS, and future systems) * Works closely with Project Management, Engineering, Service, Quality, and Applications * Serves as a technical interface to customers and design partners as appropriate in execution of key responsibilities Tools: * Optical design in Zemax, or similar specialized engineering software * Requirements management in Jama Connect * Cross-functional engineering tools as needed (Git, JIRA, etc.) ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Why developer experience matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/514-why-developer-experience-matters) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)