Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect remote job
The Systems Architect / Chief Systems Architect job is a remote contract role for people who own the architecture of complex engineered systems. You would design cross-discipline projects, define subsystems and interfaces, and split the work into tasks, helping AI systems learn how architects reason about trade-offs.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $150–$300 per hour
- Taken from the listing's pay field; the written description does not repeat a rate.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $225 an hour, tied for the second highest of the 12 Engineering & science roles on this site; midpoints there run from $70 to $250.
- Hours
- Not stated in the listing
- Location
- Remote; US-based preferred, worldwide considered
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 30 (as listed)
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- System architecture design
- Technical trade studies
- Interface & dependency management
- Technical strategy & architecture governance
What the work involves
- Design realistic projects that need architecture decisions across mechanical, electrical, hardware, software and manufacturing disciplines.
- Turn project goals into system architectures with defined boundaries, subsystem responsibilities, interfaces and technical constraints.
- Break complex architectural problems into connected tasks with inputs, deliverables, dependencies and expert responsibilities.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
Listed as required
- Substantial professional experience as a systems architect, chief systems architect or in a comparable leadership role.
- Proven ownership of the architecture of complex engineering systems and of multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong expertise in architecture design, technical trade studies, interface management and architecture reviews.
- English at B2 level or higher.
Listed as preferred
- A master's degree or PhD in systems, mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering, SysML or architecture modeling tools.
- Architectures guided from concept through implementation, integration and deployment, in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, robotics or medical devices.
Who this is not for
Not a fit if you have contributed to systems without owning their architecture; the listing asks for proven ownership and leadership of complex engineering systems.
Questions about this role
Is SysML required?
No. Experience with model-based systems engineering, SysML or architecture modeling tools is listed as preferred.
What does the Systems Architect role pay?
The listing's pay field shows $150 to $300 per hour. The description states no rate and no weekly hours.
Where can I work from?
The listing says remote, with US-based preferred and strong candidates elsewhere also considered.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.