Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer

Fidus Systems

. Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs and develop requirements .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in system-level architecture design and detailed design across Hardware, Software, and FPGA domains. Proficient in developing system requirements, interface specifications, and performance budgets while ensuring compliance with ITAR restrictions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

System-Level Architecture DesignFPGA/DSP ExperienceTechnical Proposal WritingConcise Communication SkillsU.S. Person Status for Export Compliance

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Hard Skills

Detailed Design ExperienceSystem Requirements DevelopmentInterface SpecificationPerformance BudgetingIn-Lab System IntegrationPartitioning SystemsSignal Integrity KnowledgeComponent SelectionDesign for ManufactureCost and Compliance Tradeoffs

Soft Skills

Concise CommunicationListening SkillsUnderstanding and ExtrapolationPersonable InteractionPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PCIeEthernetDDR MemorySerDesFPGAEmbedded SoftwareVerification ToolsPCB Layout ToolsMechanical/Thermal Design Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceEligibility for Export License

Industry Keywords

ITAR ComplianceSystem Bring-UpIntegration and DebugResearch and DevelopmentInvestment Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs and develop requirements
Architect solutions that meet client needs
Develop plans, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and estimate work required to deliver client solutions
Write technical content for proposals
Understand and present Fidus’ resource skill capabilities and work approach
Discuss, promote, defend, and refine work approaches and estimates as necessary
Evaluate and understand solutions and partition programs into logical segments
Undertake project work as required
Assist in identifying and developing new Fidus products
Assist in identifying new areas of investment and research and development
Collaborate across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
At least ten (10) years of detailed design experience in Hardware, Software, or FPGA
At least five (5) years in system-level architecture design
Understanding of FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design disciplines
Experience partitioning systems across FPGA, embedded software, hardware, and mechanical/thermal domains and defining interfaces
Experience developing system requirements, interface specifications, and performance budgets for power, thermal, latency, and bandwidth
Working knowledge of PCIe, Ethernet, DDR memory, and SerDes, including signal and power integrity implications
Familiarity with component selection, design for manufacture and test, and cost, supply, and compliance tradeoffs
In-lab experience with system bring-up, integration, and debug
Ability to undertake designs with ITAR restrictions or Classified information
Concise communication and writing skills
Excellent listening, understanding, and extrapolation skills
Professional and personable
Willingness to travel, typically within North America, for up to 6 weeks per year
Proven experience giving presentations to small-to-medium sized groups
U.S. person status as defined under 22 CFR 120.62 or eligibility for an export license
Ability to complete background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401(k) plan contributions
Annual profit-sharing bonus
Other supplementary benefits
Travel opportunities, anticipated up to 6 weeks per year