Associate Director, Advanced System Tools - Software Architect (Onsite)

About the role

This position is for a highly experienced and motivated Solutions Architect (Associate Director) that will be involved in the proposal, architecture, design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of next generation software and system development kits, specifically Virtual System Test Rigs. As an engineering lead in this organization, you will be employing best practice design methodologies and utilizing emerging technologies to pioneer a new product line from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Define Solution Architecture by translating customer, mission, and business needs into scalable solution concepts, reference architectures, and technical roadmaps.
• Lead Architectural Decisions by evaluating trade-offs across performance, safety, cybersecurity, cost, schedule, reliability, and risk while enabling modularity and reuse.
• Drive System Integration by defining system architecture, allocating functions, governing critical interfaces, and ensuring effective system-of-systems integration.
• Provide Technical Governance by establishing architectural standards, reviewing designs for compliance, and managing architecture across multiple programs and product families.
• Align Technology Strategy by partnering with Product Management, Chief Engineers, and Systems Engineering to support product roadmaps, future capabilities, and verification of architectural solutions.

Qualifications

• You must have a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with avionics and test system architecture.
• Experience working with Discipline Councils and other Architects.
• Experience with leading DO-178 and DO-330 certification activities for software development.
• Experience with interfacing with the wide spectrum of individual contributors to program management and customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.