System Architect (Technical Manager)

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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