Software Chief Architect

What you'll do

• Own the coherence, integrity, and DO-178C/LOR compliance of software architectures across commercial and defense platforms.
• Direct the design, development, testing, debugging, and maintenance of software integrated into embedded devices.
• Translate customer requirements into software designs for embedded systems and specialized hardware.
• Oversee the efficiency, stability, and performance monitoring of embedded software systems.
• Track and evaluate internal and supplier software team performance to ensure compliance with project plans and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership for embedded software project management and hardware integration.
• Influence company-wide software engineering practices, tools, and frameworks across all AvionX programs.
• Advise management on embedded software engineering environments, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.

What we're looking for

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• 15+ years of experience programming in C/C++.
• 5+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems using VxWorks, Deos, or Green Hills Software Integrity.
• 5+ years of experience with embedded software development, verification, or certification.
• 5+ years of experience with DO-178 high DAL certification.
• 3+ years of experience using Matlab/Simulink.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science (preferred).
• Knowledge of specification formats, change control, and aircraft certification systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of various engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, and systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of programming languages including C#, Java, Assembly, and Numerical Control (preferred).
• Knowledge of communications, networking, and protocols such as TCP/IP and XML (preferred).
• Knowledge of software development and testing tools, including compilers and configuration management (preferred).
• Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements and constraints (preferred).