Job Description
Are you ready to shape the trajectory of the next decade? Stellar Dynamics is currently seeking a visionary Senior Systems Architect to spearhead our 2026 Strategic Initiative. This is a unique opportunity to build the foundational architecture for our upcoming breakthrough in advanced propulsion systems and autonomous fleet management.
In this high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between theoretical research and scalable engineering solutions. You will lead a cross-functional team of engineers, data scientists, and operations specialists to design a resilient, high-performance system stack capable of handling complex real-time data streams from orbital assets. If you are driven by the challenge of solving unsolved problems and defining the future of aerospace technology, we want to hear from you.
Why join Stellar Dynamics?
- Work on cutting-edge technology that defines the 2026 roadmap.
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
- Flexible remote-first hybrid work culture.
Responsibilities
- Architectural Leadership: Define and document the end-to-end system architecture for the 2026 fleet management platform, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
- System Integration: Oversee the integration of legacy telemetry systems with next-generation AI-driven control modules.
- Technical Strategy: Collaborate with the R&D department to translate theoretical propulsion concepts into viable software and hardware specifications.
- Team Mentorship: Mentor junior architects and engineers, conducting code reviews, architectural reviews, and technical training sessions.
- Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in current infrastructure and implement optimizations to ensure zero-latency command transmission.
- Stakeholder Communication: Present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership to secure buy-in for major architectural changes.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field; PhD preferred.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in systems architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, C++, and distributed systems design. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layered technical problems under pressure.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical strategies clearly to diverse audiences.
- Agile Mindset: Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments, with a strong focus on CI/CD pipelines.