Principal Systems Architect | US Navy

Avaya•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

As a Principal Systems Architect, you will be the technical visionary behind the complex, shipboard-integrated communication solutions powering the US Navy. This is a unique, multidisciplinary role where Telephony meets Toughness. You will lead the design of multi-vendor integrations, bridging the gap between high-end commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology and the brutal physical realities of a maritime combat environment. From designing custom server hardware to ensuring Avaya’s next-gen software can survive a Grade-A shock event, you are the final word on technical integrity.

Requirements

Telephony & VoIP
Messaging Systems
Conferencing Tools
Networking (Routing/Switching)
Power Distribution
Thermal Management
Humidity Control
Weight & Balance
Custom Software Integration
OS & Hypervisors (Virtualization)
Firmware Strategy
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Military Standards & Testing Expertise
Shock & Vibration: MIL-DTL-901E (High Impact) and MIL-STD-167-1 (Propulsion Vibration).
EMI/EMC: MIL-STD-461 (Interference) and MIL-STD-1310 (Bonding/Grounding/EMP).
Environmental: MIL-STD-810 (Temp/Humidity).
Acoustics & Power: MIL-STD-740/1474 (Noise) and MIL-STD-1399 (Shipboard Power Interface).
Human Factors: MIL-STD-1472 (Human Engineering).
Education: Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
Experience: Extensive experience in systems integration, specifically within military or highly regulated industrial environments.
Soft Skills: Strong ability to interface with high-level customers and sales teams; proficient in Project Management concepts.
Tools: Mastery of office productivity suites, project planning software, and CAD drawings for design package facilitation.
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Systems Architecture: Lead the design and integration of complex shipboard communication systems (Telephony, Messaging, Conferencing, and Networking).
Hardware Ruggedization: Specify COTS equipment and architect the transition from "office-grade" to "military-grade," ensuring components can handle extreme heat, humidity, and weight constraints.
Custom Server Design: Build custom server specifications from the ground up to handle the unique power and space rigors of naval installations.
Environmental Qualification: Oversee the full lifecycle of MIL-SPEC testing, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and software failures in real-time during environmental stress tests.
Strategic Liaison: Act as the technical bridge between the Sales team, the US Navy customer, and Avaya Product Design teams to influence future roadmap features for defense needs.
Compliance & Safety: Apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards specifically adapted for shipboard safety and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) mitigation.

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