Solution Architect

Position: Solution Architect

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our team (working via an outsourcing partner for a major defense/military tech enterprise). In this role, you will shape the cohesive technological and business vision for our software products, ensure seamless compatibility across all software and hardware components, and define the role of software in our product and commercial strategy.

(Note: Official military/defense experience is a strong plus, but we are also open to strong System/Solution Architects from other embedded/hardware-integrated domains who are eager to dive into the defense tech sector.)

Work Format: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Architecture

• Conduct an audit of all software development directions within EW (Electronic Warfare / РЕБ), ELINT (РЕР), UAV (БПЛА), and C2 (Command & Control) domains.
• Formulate a holistic architectural vision for the entire product portfolio and cross-component interactions.
• Identify code duplication, technological gaps, incompatibilities, critical dependencies, and technical debt.
• Define architectural principles and solutions for scaling existing products and building new ones.

System Integration

• Ensure full compatibility across hardware, firmware, embedded software, C2 systems, UAVs, EW/ELINT tools, and external systems.
• Establish system requirements, interfaces, and data exchange principles between components.
• Act as the technical coordinator for complex solutions, integrating separate developments from our company and partners into functional end-to-end systems.

Software Product & Business Strategy

• Formulate a software development strategy as part of the company’s overall product portfolio.
• Define the role of various software types: software embedded within hardware systems, C2, flight controllers, operator interfaces, analytical and integration solutions.
• Determine commercialization models: bundle pricing with hardware, standalone licensing, subscriptions, support, updates, and integration services.
• Participate in shaping the product roadmap and decisions regarding Build / Buy / Partner Integration.

Sales, Investments & Partnerships

• Act as the company’s technical consultant in strategic sales, investment processes, and customer negotiations.
• Evaluate local and international technology partners, their solutions, and integration potential.
• Participate in technical due diligence, forming joint solutions, partnerships, and integrations.

Key Competencies & Requirements

• Core Expertise: System & software architecture, hardware-software integration, embedded & distributed systems.
• Technologies & Protocols: APIs and communication protocols, C2 / mission systems.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding or high motivation to master EW, ELINT, UAV, and RF systems.
• Business & Product Acumen: Product strategy, software economics & monetization, technical presales, and technology due diligence.
• Mindset: Strong systems thinking with the ability to bridge R&D, Product, Sales, and Business.
• English: Intermediate+

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive salary range based on interview results and profile match.
• Work Format: Hybrid.
• Reservation: Available for eligible candidates.
• Impact: Work on critical, cutting-edge technologies with high global demand.