Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Software Architect with Security Clearance
- Employer
- Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Posted
- Jan 25, 2025
- Closes
- Jan 27, 2025
- Ref
- 2886670967
- Discipline
- Engineering, Software
- Position Type
- Other
- Specialty
- Autonomy
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Corporate, Other Corporate
Job Description 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is a growing defense contractor headquartered in Round Rock, TX with over twenty years' experience providing systems and software engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Systems Engineering Technical Support to Government Program Offices. 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, seeks an Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Software Architect to work as a member of the Army Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) Integrated Fires Mission Command (IMFC) Mission Command Product Office's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Future Capabilities (IFC) product cell. The position is a key team member working on the forward edge of new concepts and Systems of Systems Architect. The IFC Software Architect is responsible for evaluating and developing software approaches to integrate new and existing defense systems. Key responsibilities of the position require the ability to: Leading problem identification and resolution for both system design and integration
Investigating and presenting technology solutions to improve performance
Assessing customer and user needs following agile principles
Identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
Breaking down complex ideas into easy-to-understand tasking
Coordinating needs and priorities with Product and Solution Management Experience and Skills US Citizenship
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher
A bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in engineering, the sciences, or mathematics
Minimum of seven years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the key responsibilities listed above
Fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset
A strong understanding in Air and Missile Defense concepts
Experience leading software teams in a large software development environment
Experience with real-time systems and diverse software development
Experience with prototyping and integrating new software interfaces Other desired qualifications: Knowledge in IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, or AEGIS
Experience with Jira/Confluence
Familiarity with DevSecOps technologies and concepts, SAFe agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
Prior Software Architectural/Engineering leadership experience
Ability to make decisions, be enthusiastic, independent critical thinking, and a team attitude Job Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Investigating and presenting technology solutions to improve performance
Assessing customer and user needs following agile principles
Identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
Breaking down complex ideas into easy-to-understand tasking
Coordinating needs and priorities with Product and Solution Management Experience and Skills US Citizenship
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher
A bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in engineering, the sciences, or mathematics
Minimum of seven years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the key responsibilities listed above
Fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset
A strong understanding in Air and Missile Defense concepts
Experience leading software teams in a large software development environment
Experience with real-time systems and diverse software development
Experience with prototyping and integrating new software interfaces Other desired qualifications: Knowledge in IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, or AEGIS
Experience with Jira/Confluence
Familiarity with DevSecOps technologies and concepts, SAFe agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
Prior Software Architectural/Engineering leadership experience
Ability to make decisions, be enthusiastic, independent critical thinking, and a team attitude Job Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement