System and Software Architecture Specialist

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Job Title

System and Software Architecture Specialist

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Advise and provide support to Army PEO Aviation development and acquisition initiatives employing a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) using Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques. Support efforts in requirements development, and allocation to hardware, software, operator and other segments and system components including the identification of key/critical interfaces with associated data rights strategies. Support the development of system integration plans, procedures and scenarios used in the conduct of software and hardware system integration testing, perform analysis of integration results to assess system impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise, state of the art tools, and a warfighter perspective to support PEO Aviation enterprise, system, and component architecture and MOSA goals.
• Provide subject matter expertise in real-time embedded safety-critical systems and software development.
• Investigate and understand all stakeholder interests related to MBSE, OSA, and FACE implementations, including programs beyond PEO Aviation that directly support PEO Aviation systems.
• Support the development of a comprehensive OSA for PM AMSA that captures aviation enterprise capabilities that meets MOSA objectives and provides variation necessary to meet platform/product specific requirements.
• Direct the development of Component Specification Models (CSMs) for use in program acquisition to include the development of requirements, functional architecture, logical architecture, component behavior, interfaces, and data models with traceability tying together the structural, behavioral aspects with requirements and performance constraints.
• Perform analysis to verify Component Design Model (CDM) compliance with its associated CSM.
• Direct and participate in the preparation of program/project plans, documentation, engineering data & models, project schedules, budgets, and milestones necessary for the overall planning and execution of the assigned program.
• Develop, review, evaluate and make recommendations concerning acquisition documents, priorities, schedules, cost estimates, budgets, milestones, and other program matters bearing on project/program assignments.
• Conduct research into commercial, government, academic, and international best practices for architecture strategies and leverage other efforts where possible.
• Provide recommendations for development and implementation of appropriate policy measures to achieve architecture and PM AMSA goals.
• Identify candidate S&T architecture artifacts and support transition through improvement, maturation, coordination, engagement, and visibility.
• Develop products and prototypes to facilitate implementation and reduce risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• BS in an engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• 12 years of engineering experience, and 3 years of MBSE experience.
• Experience applying systems engineering processes for the development and documentation of system and test requirements and assessment/verification requirements.
• Experience developing and maintain models using SysML, UML and DoDAF (via UPDM or UAF)
• Experience with real-time safety critical systems
• Detail-oriented with solid writing skills
• Ability to successfully comprehend and adhere to technical and operational standards/processes.
• Must be able to effectively interact with Government customers and contractors.
• Understanding of Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE).
• Active Secret Clearance is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in a related field is preferred. 
• Experience applying FACE, RTCA DO-178B/C, and RTCA DO-254.
• Understanding of Integrated Modular Avionics (DO-297), ARINC 653, ARINC 661.
• Understanding of Hardware Open System Technology (HOST), Sensor Open System Architecture (SOSA), C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS).

 

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full Time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5

Work Location:  Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

 

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. 

 

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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