Senior System Architect

About HighSecLabs (HSL)

Join HighSecLabs (HSL), a global leader in defensive cybersecurity and secure connectivity. At HighSecLabs (HSL), we operate at the intersection of cybersecurity, hardware, and advanced software, delivering trusted solutions to defense, government, and enterprise customers worldwide. HSL develops cutting-edge technologies that protect national security assets, critical infrastructures, and sensitive IT resources from cyber threats.

Our mission is to deliver secure, intuitive, and user-friendly solutions, even in the most demanding environments.

The Role

We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on Senior System Architect / System Engineer to lead the architectural definition and system-level design of our next-generation secure products.

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of complex, multi-disciplinary systems — from high-level concept and customer requirements through detailed specifications, integration, validation, and field deployment.

This is a technical leadership role requiring deep system thinking, strong cross-disciplinary collaboration, and active hands-on involvement in integration, debugging, and architectural decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture Leadership – Define and own system-level architecture across hardware, embedded software, FPGA, networking, and cybersecurity domains.
• Requirements Engineering – Translate customer and product requirements into clear, structured system specifications and lower-level requirements for HW, SW, and FPGA teams.
• End-to-End Lifecycle Ownership – Lead engineering design processes from concept, feasibility and architecture definition through development, integration, validation, and production readiness.
• Security by Design – Define non-functional requirements including security, scalability, reliability, observability, and performance.
• Hands-On Integration – Actively participate in system integration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization.
• Technical Authority – Serve as the senior technical focal point for complex internal and customer-facing projects.
• Future-Ready Architecture – Evaluate emerging technologies, drive innovation initiatives (including AI-driven capabilities where relevant), and shape scalable next-generation platforms.

Requirements

• Education: B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of proven experience in system architecture of complex, multi-disciplinary embedded systems.
• System Thinking: Strong ability to define high-level architecture and decompose it into structured technical specifications.
• Embedded Systems Background: Deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time constraints, hardware-software interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Integration Expertise: Hands-on experience in system integration, debugging, and cross-domain problem solving.
• Security Awareness: Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure system design.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to debug complex hardware-software integration issues.
• Soft Skills: A self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills and a "can-do" attitude.

Advantages (Nice to Have)

• Experience in cybersecurity products or high-security / defense-grade environments.
• Knowledge of cryptographic systems, secure boot, trusted execution, or secure architectures.
• Familiarity with FIPS, NIAP, or similar security certification processes.
• Experience with video processing, KVM-over-IP, networking stacks, or secure connectivity solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD toolchains and Agile development methodologies.

HighSecLabs is an equal opportunity employer. This position is open to all qualified candidates.