Senior Defense Systems Architect - IBCS EO (Java/C++)

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Software Engineer / System Architect to lead the architecture and technical direction of distributed software for the EO/IBCS program in Huntsville, AL. You will shape interfaces, data flows, and system views, mentoring teams to implement robust, scalable solutions.

The role demands deep Java and C++ expertise, strong systems engineering background, and experience with IAMD/EO concepts.

Qualifications

Hands-on software development in Java and C++ is required.
Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems.
Strong background in system architecture, decomposition, data/interface modeling.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical leader and staff-level architect for IBCS Engagement Operations software.
Define, evolve, and maintain system and software architectures for complex, distributed mission systems.
Lead requirements analysis, allocation, and traceability from mission needs to software components.
Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including system views, data models, and ICDs.
Perform architectural trade studies to balance capability, performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
Partner with systems and software teams to define interfaces and data flows across sensors, C2, and missions.
Guide implementation teams on Java and C++ design patterns and integration approaches.
Support integration and test by defining configurations and troubleshooting issues.
Lead and participate in technical reviews, presenting decisions and options to leadership and customers.
Translate CONOPS into architectural decisions and system capabilities.