Architect vs Systems Engineer
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Pay
Architect
$100,000 typical, a year
Most Architects earn $85,000 to $120,000 a year.
From 393 postings that list pay
1,214 open jobs now
Systems Engineer
$148,300 typical, a year
Most Systems Engineers earn $123,000 to $176,000 a year.
From 4,837 postings that list pay
8,550 open jobs now
Systems Engineers typically earn about $48,300 more a year than Architects.
What each one does
Architect
- Lead architectural projects from concept through construction administration.
- Create architectural designs and concepts based on client needs.
- Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers.
- Prepare and review architectural drawings, construction documents, and specifications.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards.
- Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and monitor construction progress.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Systems Engineer
- Develop and document system requirements and specifications.
- Design and develop system architectures and subsystems.
- Perform system integration and test activities.
- Conduct technical analysis and trade studies.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and reports.
- Lead technical reviews and design decisions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Architect
More common in Architect postings
- Revit 7 in 10 postings
- AutoCAD 4 in 10 postings
- Architectural Design 4 in 10 postings
- Construction Administration 3 in 10 postings
- Licensed Architect 3 in 10 postings
- SketchUp 3 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Construction Documentation 2 in 10 postings
- Bluebeam 2 in 10 postings
Systems Engineer
More common in Systems Engineer postings
- System Engineering 5 in 10 postings
- System Integration 2 in 10 postings
- Secret Security Clearance 2 in 10 postings
- System Requirements 2 in 10 postings
- MBSE 2 in 10 postings
- Python 2 in 10 postings
- Electrical Engineering 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Architect
None stand out in current postings.
Systems Engineer
- U.S. Citizenship 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Architect
Architectural Designer III
Unnamed employer$98k - $138k/yrstated Boston, MARevitBluebeamAdobe Creative SuiteEnscapeConstruction Administration +3Architectural Designer III
Unnamed employer$98k - $138k/yrstated Rocky Hill, CTRevitBluebeamAdobe Creative SuiteEnscapeAutodesk +3Senior Architect - Citywide
City and County of San FranciscoPay not stated San Francisco, CA, United StatesLandscape ArchitectureDriver's LicenseContract ManagementLicensed Architect
Systems Engineer
Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Avionics
Varda Space Industries$140,333 - $202,703/yrstated El Segundo, California, United States OnsitePythonTest PlanningSystem DesignPower SupplyFPGA +4Systems Engineer, Senior (Aegis SW Defect)
Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc.Pay not stated Dahlgren, VA, US OnsiteMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelAWSSystem EngineeringTrend Analysis +2- Pay not stated HoustonRobot FrameworkCI/CDJenkinsPythonJUnit +11
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