Senior Software Architect

Overview

Position Summary:

Responsible for software architecture, for the design, development and integration of complex military combat vehicle software-based systems.

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• Support Process development (Dev Sec Ops , Agile / Sprint)
• Support Development environment and tools (development cloud, Jira, Git, …) set-up
• Project schedule planning and budgeting
• Project bidding and proposal activities
• Problem solving and technical assistance
• Support vehicle software development
• Requirements analysis, decomposition and management
• Research and analysis of solutions to meet customer requirements
• Software and cybersecurity architectures
• Software safety design
• Trade alternative design approaches
• Integration of military lethality, survivability, mobility and C5
  
  ISR systems
• Software documentation (SSDD, SRS, IRS, IDD, logic flow-charts / activity diagrams, UML / SysML Modeling and Simulation)
• Software configuration management
• Software integration and test
• System integration lab development
• Create/review test plans
• Component/Vehicle test support
• Corrective actions
• Prototype development and test support
• Analytical analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance
• Interact with external / internal customers and suppliers
• Subcontractor management
• Maintain project open issues lists
• Prepare/ present project status (EVMS, …)
• Willing and able to travel internationally for technology transfer

• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
• Applied working knowledge in the domain of software engineering development and systems integration, with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Working knowledge with digital, analog, power and RF electronics
• Knowledge of Systems based design and related Standards/Processes
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations
• Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering and vehicle principles
• Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
• Currently holds or can obtain SECRET US Defense clearance
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily. Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships. Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required. Must possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic.
• Must demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers. Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
• Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.

High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing". Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Work on own initiative.

• BSc Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Computer Science, Systems, Software, Aerospace, Physics, Mechanical, Automotive, Management)

• 15+ years of experience in Software Development as a Lead Or Architect
• Experience with military Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5
  
  ISR) systems
• Experience with VICTORY, FACE, GCIA, NGVA &…