Principal Software Architect

About the position

Auria is looking to hire a Principal Software Architect to support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program. Primary work location is in Huntsville, AL. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities. The selected candidate will be a member of the C2BMC software architecture team on the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART).

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the implementation of the software architecture for a Java-based missile defense command and control system and ensuring the architecture is consistent with the architecture design tenets of the C2BMC program
• Provide direct technical support to the chief engineer and chief architect and coordinate across engineering disciplines (e.g., Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Integration & test, Operations & Sustainment, etc.)
• Architecture development and coordination, defining the relationships between internal and external components
• Communicating architectural intent and constraints to a diverse group of customers, developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users
• Perform trade studies and analysis for current and future C2BMC development activities
• Maintain the software architecture artifacts for the ART
• Oversee the development of ART software design
• Determine ramifications and impacts of proposed architectural changes to the software baselines
• Analyze system performance to include quantifying performance, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput
• Support briefings, presentations, and demonstrations to customers
• Support analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements in the software
• Working with other program architects to implement enterprise architecture intent and guidance
• Will work independently and possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment and represent C2BMC to the highest levels of the MDA/BC customer

Requirements

• Current/active in-scope DoD issued SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of experience, or a PhD and 8 years of experience; or 16 years experience instead of a degree may be considered
• Current DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, CISSP, CISA, etc.) which is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Understanding of modern software architecture paradigms such as event-driven architectures or service-oriented architectures
• Knowledge and experience with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration
• Ability to apply automation and CI/CD pipelines to enforce standards to drive quality and test repeatability
• Experience mentoring and educating other engineers
• Creative problem solver to find solutions within technical and programmatic constraints
• Experience performing trade studies and analysis across software engineering disciplines
• Must have software engineering and architecture experience on large software systems, including: Experience developing software architecture, Designing large-scale distributed software systems that allow scalability, extensibility, maintainability, reliability, etc., Experience performing logical and physical modeling, Experience with the Java programming language and developing software throughout the full software lifecycle
• Familiarity with Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity principles
• Static and Dynamic security assessment tools (e.g., SonarQube, OWASP ZAP)
• Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Secure system architecture

Nice-to-haves

• Current and active DoD issued TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in a related discipline and 10 years of related work experience is highly preferred
• Previous experience with missile defense and command & control systems is highly desired
• Experience with Test Driven Design (TDD) methodology is strongly desired

Benefits

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!