Systems Solutions Architect III

Opto-Knowledge Systems • Torrance, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

OKSI Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. (OKSI) designs and builds electro-optical and infrared sensor systems, autonomous platforms, and modeling and simulation solutions that support national security and defense missions. Our engineers work across the full lifecycle, from concept through fielded systems, on technologies like autonomous vehicle command and control, object detection, and real-time mission operations. The Systems Solutions Architect III leads architecture development for defined portions of complex technical systems, sitting at the intersection of systems engineering, hardware/software integration, and cross-functional technical leadership. This role translates mission requirements into scalable architecture solutions, guides subsystem design and integration planning, and mentors junior engineers to ensure system performance and alignment with program objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field
• 4 years of experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, or related technical leadership roles
• Strong understanding of multi-domain systems architecture and integration
• Experience coordinating technical work across multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to lead subsystem architecture development and integration planning
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineering teams and leadership

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, robotics, autonomy, or AI-enabled systems
• Experience leading subsystem architecture or integration efforts
• Experience with system verification, validation, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with DoD program environments or structured engineering lifecycles
• Demonstrated systems-level thinking and ability to guide technical teams

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture development for defined portions of complex systems, translating operational needs and system requirements into structured architecture solutions
• Coordinate integration across mechanical, electrical, software, firmware, and AI components, ensuring subsystem architectures align with system-level design strategies
• Own architectural design and technical performance for major subsystems or architecture domains, ensuring implementations meet requirements, performance targets, and integration timelines
• Lead subsystem and system-level integration efforts, including verification and validation activities, ensuring alignment with performance, reliability, and operational objectives
• Identify and manage technical risks affecting architecture, integration, and system performance; develop mitigation strategies and guide teams through structured problem resolution
• Conduct trade studies and architecture evaluations to guide technical decision-making, balancing performance, cost, and schedule constraints
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and architects; support cross-functional teams in resolving complex integration challenges
• Support capture and proposal efforts by contributing technical architecture concepts, integration strategies, and feasibility assessments
• Maintain architecture documentation, interface definitions, and configuration control to ensure traceability throughout the development lifecycle

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision fully paid by the employer for the employee
• Three weeks vacation
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior