Principal Software Architect

SciTec; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HSA Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Profit-Sharing

Performance Bonus

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, seeks a Principal Software Architect to lead the overall software architecture, technical vision, and strategy for a high-visibility missile defense program. You will define architecture principles, govern standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to align product roadmaps.

The role requires a BS in a technical field, 12+ years in software, 8+ years MOSA design, and strong Kubernetes experience; travel up to 15% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• 12+ years of experience developing software systems.
• 8+ years of MOSA system-of-systems design experience.
• 5+ years of Kubernetes experience.
• Knowledge of modern software design patterns and parallelization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define and own overall software architecture strategy and standards.
• Lead design of scalable, secure, and high-performing system.
• Govern architecture processes and manage technical debt and risks.
• Collaborate on product roadmaps with senior stakeholders.
• Mentor staff to implement architecture decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Architectural vision

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences or related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; andaircraftsurvivability missions.

Important Notice:SciTecexclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees.SciTeccannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meetthese requirementwill not be considered.

SciTecis seeking a Principal Software Architect tolead the overall software architecture, technical vision, and strategy for an emergent missile defense need.

Responsibilities

• Define and own overall software architecture strategy, principles, and standards for a high-visibility program
• Lead the design of a scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing system
• Establish and implement architecture governance, standards, and decision-making processes
• Identifyand proactively manage technical debt, risks, dependencies, and SLDC concerns
• Collaborate and iterate on product roadmaps with other high-level decision makers
• Ensure consistent, wellmaintainedclear documentation
• Interface with stakeholders at technical exchange meetings and program reviews to explain software architecture and software architecture decisions
• Derive and implement into architecture changing customer requirements with short-term and long-term strategies
• Selectionofappropriate messagingsolution for internal and external architecture communication requirements
• Collaborate with and mentor staff in making architecture solutions and decisions a reality
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of experience developing software systems
• 8+ years of experience supporting MOSA system of systems design
• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes
• Understands new and advanced software design patterns and anti-patterns.
• Understands parallelization techniques (GPUs, FaaS, multiple threads) and knows when to use each
• Expertisein message protocols, patterns, and libraries to send events and data between applications
• Effectiveand experiencedcommunicatorto both technical and non-technical stakeholdersto understand, document, and implement evolving requirements,explaindesign decisions, andensureclient buy-in
• Up to 15% travel as required for business purposes

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• CKAD Certificate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Active Secret DoD clearance

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

The pay range for this position is $190,000 to $235,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.