iKnowHow SA is a leading Software & Robotics Solutions company operating internationally. We aim to empower businesses with innovative software and robotics solutions. As a rapidly growing company with a vision for the future, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and collaborative workspace where creativity and technical excellence thrive.
Based in Athens, our team is now expanding rapidly through ambitious projects in defense-grade digital systems, swarm robotics, AI, and custom software solutions.
We are seeking a talented Technical Manager with experience in Defense domain and relevant frameworks and standards (NAF, STANAGs) to lead system architecture and integration efforts across multi-disciplinary R&D and commercial projects. Responsible for end-to-end system design, compliance with defense standards, and coordination of engineering teams. The role combines strategic technical oversight with operational implementation.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end technical architecture across systems, subsystems, and platforms
- Define system-of-systems architectures in alignment with military and NATO standards (e.g., NAF, STANAGs, DoDAF)
- Translate operational requirements into modular, scalable, and interoperable designs
- Lead the application of MBSE methodologies using SysML and support model traceability
- Coordinate architectural decisions across AI, blockchain, embedded, and UI/UX professionals
- Drive system validation, interface control, and TRL assessment plans
- Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define KPIs and technical success metrics
- Support proposal development and represent the technical vision in consortia and technical reviews
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and certification guidelines across system components
Requirements
- Master’s/PhD Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering
- 8+ years in systems architecture and technical leadership in defense or security sectors
- Proven experience leading complex system integration projects involving cross-disciplinary teams
- NATO project experience or knowledge of EDF, EDIDP, or H2020 defense initiative
- Experience in MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Capella), SysML/UML, architecture frameworks (NAF, DoDAF)
- Experience with container orchestration (K8s), and secure multi-cloud architecture
- Experience in integration of software, embedded hardware, and AI/ML pipelines
- Experience in Git, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD orchestration
- Familiarity with stakeholder communication, technical reporting, KPI tracking
- Fluency in English is required
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with digital twins, secure middleware, or tactical networking
- PMP or INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification
Benefits
- Attractive salary package
- Comprehensive health insurance plan and additional benefits
- Career development and growth opportunities through a structured Job Grade System
- Continuous learning opportunities, including personalized training seminars and access to cutting-edge technologies
- Leadership role in a fast-growing company with a strong emphasis on innovation and technical excellence
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