# Autonomous Systems Architect

> Greywright Inc · Boston, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-31

**Salary:** USD 200,000–250,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

Greywright is hiring an Autonomous Systems Architect to lead the build-out and improvement of end-to-end architecture for autonomous systems. You will define how multiple interconnected systems fit together and work as one: their interfaces, data flows, autonomy, communications, and safety.

You will be the technical authority on system-level design decisions, balancing performance, integration risk, cost, and schedule across hardware, software, and partner teams.

## Requirements

### What you'll do

-   Own and evolve the system-of-systems architecture for Greywright's autonomous platforms, from vehicle to command-and-control, starting from our existing baselines.
-   Assess the baseline architecture, identify gaps, and lead a prioritized upgrade roadmap.
-   Integrate third-party OEM systems with Greywright-designed systems: evaluate partner products, define integration approaches, and manage technical dependencies on outside vendors.
-   Specify and control interfaces (ICDs) for hardware, software, data, power, and communications across in-house and OEM components.
-   Lead the evolution of our autonomy software architecture, including perception, planning, navigation, and vehicle control, extending the existing stack to new capabilities and platforms.
-   Design for open, modular standards so systems from different suppliers can plug in and be swapped out.
-   Lead architecture trade studies and document key decisions, balancing performance, risk, cost, and schedule.
-   Derive and flow down system requirements; own the system architecture model (e.g., SysML/MBSE).
-   Define system-level approaches to safety, cybersecurity, resilience, and degraded-mode operation (e.g., GNSS- or comms-denied).
-   Serve as technical point of contact with OEM partners and customers in design reviews and integration planning.
-   Guide GNC, software, hardware, and test teams so subsystem designs stay consistent with the overall architecture.

### What you bring

-   B.S. in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
-   10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years architecting autonomous, robotic, or uncrewed systems.
-   Proven experience integrating third-party or OEM systems with in-house designs into a working, fielded product.
-   Experience extending or modernizing an existing autonomy stack.
-   Deep understanding of autonomy software stacks, sensors, networking, and embedded and distributed systems.
-   Experience writing and managing interface control documents and system requirements.
-   Strong grasp of communications and data links, middleware (e.g., ROS 2, DDS), and message standards.
-   Track record of making and defending architecture decisions with engineers, partners, and customers.
-   Clear writer and communicator who can explain complex systems to technical and non-technical audiences.
-   Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time when needed.
-   This role requires access to ITAR/EAR-controlled data; U.S. person status is required as defined by 22 CFR 120.62.

### Nice to have

-   M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
-   Experience with defense open-architecture standards such as MOSA, UCI, or similar government reference architectures.
-   Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret or higher security clearance; an active clearance is not required.
-   MBSE tooling experience (e.g., Cameo, Capella).
-   Experience architecting multi-vehicle or collaborative autonomy and command-and-control systems.
-   Background in maritime autonomous systems.
-   Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for defense systems (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-171).
-   Experience supporting government programs through design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).

## Benefits

-   Meaningful early-stage equity.
-   Great health, dental, and vision insurance.
-   Unlimited vacation.

## Apply

[Apply at Greywright Inc](https://apply.workable.com/greywright-inc/j/AA6D1B187F/apply)

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