Senior Software Architect

Position Summary:

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

Salary Range: $140000 to $165000

Essential Functions:

• Support Process development (DevSecOps 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 C5ISR 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Education:

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

Experience:

• 15 years of experience in Software Development as a Lead Or Architect
• Experience with military Command Control Communications Computers Cyber Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems
• Experience with VICTORY FACE GCIA NGVA & MOSA standards
• Experience with standard bus protocols (J1939 CANBus RS422/485 DMA 802.3 Ethernet)
• Experience with TCP/IP/UDP DDS Multicast/Broadcast) Video over Ethernet DisplayPort HDMI HD-SDI protocols
• Experience with Real-Time OS Linux Embedded C/C Model-based SW Dev Java Matlab Labview
• Experience with x86 ARM GPU FPGA
• Experience with fire control systems stabilization coordinate transformation and algorithms
• Hands on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes multi-meters logic analyzers function generators network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
• Experience with Jira Confluence DOORS MS Office
• Experience with bid capture contract negotiations and delivery planning
• Experience of working in a multi-national multi-organizational and corporate environment
• Experience with engineering management in a highly regulated industry

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
• Employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak German desired
• PhD Engineering desired

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• With or without reasonable accommodations requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for long periods

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)

• Proven track record of successful software development to realize product functionality
• Proven track record of controls development deployed to functioning hardware
• Educational working knowledge in the domain of software engineering development and systems integration
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
• Communicate effectively in a variety of settings
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support colleagues
• Promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
• Exhibit interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task; balancing analysis with doing
• Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with x86 ARM GPU FPGA digital analog and power

Education:

• BSc Engineering (Electrical Computer Science Software Systems Aerospace Automotive)
• MSc Engineering desired (Electrical Computer Science Software Systems Aerospace Automotive Management)

Desired Experience:

• 15 years experience in software engineering
• MATLAB/Simulink LabVIEW
• Experience with Linux standards
• Experience with C C and C# Python Object Oriented Programming
• UML/SysML Model-based SW Development
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes multi-meters logic analyzers function generators network analyzers and spectrum analyzers
• Experience in AI or Machine Learning Models
• Mobile Applications Development (i.e. Android iPhone)
• Experience with standard bus protocols (J1939 CANBus RS422/485 802.3 Ethernet)
• Experience with TCP/IP/UDP DDS Multicast DisplayPort HDMI HD-SDI protocols

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
• All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:

• Frequently sitting
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
• Employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak German desired
• PhD Engineering desired

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for long periods