Hivemind Solutions Architect

Salary Range: 200000 to 300000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Domain-Specific Leadership 
• -Own the architecture for a designated system area (aligned with HM systems such as Pilot, Foundation, Forge, or Commander). 
• -Define and document designs, interfaces, sequences, and dependencies, ensuring integration with the broader system architecture. 
• -Maintain an up-to-date understanding of program requirements, technical execution paths, and feature needs in their domain. 
• 2. Collaboration and Integration 
• -Collaborate with other architects to ensure seamless cross-domain integration and resolve dependencies. 
• -Work with the Architecture Board to align architectural decisions and system-wide goals. 
• -Partner with Systems Engineering (SE) to document Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts and validate system-level coherence. 
• -Collaboratively work with counter parts and peers within HM team to align and deconflict technical challenges before they become issues for HMS programs. 
• 3. Stakeholder Engagement 
• -Capture and integrate feedback and feature requests from HMS Systems Engineers (SE), Chief Engineers (CE), Program Managers (PM), and Business Development (BD). 
• -Act as the central technical conduit for communicating alignment between HM and HMS technical strategies, roadmaps, and execution. 
• 4. Technical Roadmap and Innovation 
• -Drive the HMS technical roadmap for their domain, aligning with HMS program needs and customer requirements. 
• -Inform IRAD strategies and ensure domain-specific innovation is incorporated into future development efforts. 
• -Develop and implement strategies for both near-term and long-term feature development to meet program objectives while fostering innovation. 
• 5. Testing and Validation 
• -Define and support testing strategies and validation criteria to ensure architectural alignment with program goals. 
• -Ensure test cases cover relevant use cases and align with system-level objectives and requirements. 
• -Translate HMS specific USG and international military needs into productive design decisions influencing HM and HMS roadmaps. 
• 6. New Concepts and BD Support 
• -Evaluate new applications and concepts against the architecture and technical roadmap, supporting Business Development (BD) initiatives. 
• -Collaborate with the New Concepts Team to perform technical due diligence and ensure feasibility and alignment of innovative ideas. 
• 7. Governance and Decision-Making 
• -Actively participate and lead Architecture Board meetings to resolve issues, align on system-wide decisions, and influence roadmaps. 
• -Exercise influence over Systems Engineering (SE) processes and program execution strategies through collaboration with Chief Engineers. 
• -Ensure all architectural decisions are guided by governance standards and long-term technical objectives. 

KEY OUTCOMES:

• Delivery of robust, scalable architectures for their assigned domain, fully integrated into the overall system. 
• Comprehensive documentation of MBSE artifacts, designs, interfaces, and testing strategies. 
• Clear alignment of HM and HMS technical roadmaps and development strategies, communicated effectively to stakeholders. 
• Technical innovation driven by a balance of short- and long-term program needs. 
• Effective collaboration across architects, stakeholders, and teams to ensure alignment and coherence in execution. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the design and integration of complex software architectures for autonomous systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Hardware, AI, Embedded Systems, Platform) to ensure cohesive design and execution.
• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap that aligns with both immediate product milestones and broader strategic objectives.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical guidance on best practices, design patterns, and technology choices.
• Proactively identify potential risks or bottlenecks and lead the effort to mitigate them.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems or software architecture for complex, distributed, or mission-critical applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating and managing architectural artifacts (e.g., system context diagrams, UML/SysML models, interface definitions, design patterns).
• Proven success coordinating diverse technical teams, resolving stakeholder conflicts, and ensuring cohesive end-to-end solutions.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development methodologies in an Agile environment.
• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, particularly in regulated or defense-oriented contexts.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional governance boards or architecture councils to guide strategic decisions and maintain alignment among stakeholders.