Aircraft Services Architect

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role: Aircraft Services Architect

Location: Portland, OR – Onsite

Description:

The Aircraft Services Architect is responsible for defining and delivering secure, compliant software architectures for aviation and in-flight systems. This role ensures adherence to aviation standards while enabling scalable, modern hosting and service-based platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define system, software, and non-functional requirements for aviation applications
• Design architectures compliant with DO-178C, DAL-D/E, and SAL 1–3 standards
• Develop secure system designs covering authentication, encryption, secure boot, and data isolation
• Drive architecture for virtualized and cloud-native hosting platforms
• Produce architecture artifacts, specifications, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with OEMs, engineering, security, and quality teams across domains
• Support validation, verification, and aviation QA processes
• Participate in Agile (SAFe/SCRUM) planning and architecture reviews

Required Skills:

• 8+ years in aviation software architecture and system design
• Strong knowledge of aviation compliance and certification standards
• Experience with Linux-based systems and embedded platforms
• Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or Go
• Solid understanding of secure software and system architectures

Nice to Have:

• AWS or cloud-native experience
• CI/CD and Dev Ops exposure
• Familiarity with architecture tools (Confluence, Visio, Draw.io)

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Contract

Industries: Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Military and International Affairs