Principal Software Architect

camgiancorporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Camgian Corporation is seeking an experienced Software Architect to help design their Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) line of products. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining software and component architectures for complex systems and will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with at least 15 years of experience in distributed systems, plus expertise in programming languages like C++ and Python. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Qualifications

• At least 15+ years of applicable experience in software architecture.
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Experience with DevOps and continuous integration.

Responsibilities

• Define software and component architectures.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams.
• Design solutions that integrate with existing systems.

Skills

Distributed systems design

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

DevOps

Real-time systems

Mission-critical software development

Modular Open Systems Architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Model Based Engineering tools

Graphical modeling languages (UML, SysML)

Git Lab

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

Camgianisseekingan experiencedsoftware architect to help design our Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) line of products.As aSoftware Architect atCamgianyou will serve in a high impact role defining how current and future operational needs will be addressed. You willcontribute tothe overallsystemsarchitecture and requirements but will be primarily responsible for the definitionofsoftware andcomponentarchitecturesforcomplex, mission critical systems.You will also find opportunities for reuse across the enterpriseandidentifyarchitectural patterns.The position will havea high levelof exposurefrom the executive level to the implementation teamsand will require good written and verbal communication skills.The ideal candidate encourages an environment that promotes excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with at least 15+years of applicable experience.
• Experience designing distributed systems
• Ability to developin multipleprogramminglanguagessuch as C++and Python
• Knowledge of DevOps and continuous integration
• Experience with distributed and multiagent systems along with managing their emergent behaviors
• Experience with pub-sub and data centric architecturessuch as DDS
• Experience with real time and event-based systems
• Experience developing mission critical software
• Experience building Modular Open Systems Architectures
• United States Citizenship

Desired Skills

• Experience with Model Based Engineering tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo,etc.)
• Experience with graphical modeling languages like UML,SysML,and defense frameworks
• Domain experience in combat systems and sensor fusion
• Process Engineering and definition
• Developing for secure environments
• Domain experience in AI/ML, data science,andprognostics
• Experience with multiple virtualization and containerization approachesincludingProxmoxand Ansible
• Experience with Git Lab, Jira,Jenkinsand other standard tooling
• Designing for security and mitigating vulnerabilities/attack surface

Key Responsibilities

• Definesoftware and componentarchitectures
• Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical specs, design patterns
• Design solutions that integrate with existing systems and third-party services
• Oversee low level software design, participate in reviewsto ensure adherence to architectural standards
• Ensure approaches will meet key performance parameters
• Ensure key system characteristics are realizable such as scalability and reliability
• Provide technical leadership and mentoringtosoftware staff on architecture concerns
• Perform trade studies and technology selection
• Identifypotential risks and develop mitigation strategies