Specialist, Software Architect Systems Engineering

Specialist, Software Architect Systems Engineering

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Harris Technologies.

• Job Code: 31759
• Job Location:
  
  Ashburn, VA
• Job Schedule:
  
  9/80 Regular

As a Specialist, Software Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing disruptive, next‑generation technologies for advanced unmanned air systems (UAS / UAV). As a key systems integration software architect, you will develop and integrate software for complex unmanned systems and perform software system troubleshooting and characterizing software performance.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next‑generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), radar systems, weapon systems, and RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

• Architect and develop software solutions for unmanned vehicles.
• Integrate software solutions into unmanned vehicles.
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting of software issues in unmanned vehicles.
• Define and decompose software and software‑hardware integration requirements for unmanned vehicles.
• Embrace agile software development and model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality.
• Work as a software developer using Open System Architectures.
• Manage and perform system engineering integration activities on new designs, updates, and changes.
• Develop integration & verification plans and procedures.
• Coordinate integration testing to verify system operation.
• Coordinate with Test Engineers to ensure proper execution of tests.
• Lead and address technical issues that arise during production and implement solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and training.
• Elevate issues to IPTL when unable to resolve.
• Help perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for complex software projects.
• Present results during internal program meetings.
• Work in a multi‑disciplinary collaborative environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience;
  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience;
  In lieu of a degree, minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in C, C++, and C#.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in Python, Bash, and Power Shell.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with Agile development methodology and tools:
  • Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience creating sequence and flow diagrams with complex interdependencies.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in software systems architecture and design.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on distilling customer wants to software system requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience working with a variety of engineers – systems, electrical, software, mechanical.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with embedded software and engineering including SWAP‑C limitations.
• Minimum 3 years system engineering experience in rapid learning cycles: requirements development, design, build, integration & test, verification & validation, fielding, and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 3 years Software CM experience.

• Experience with Model Based System Engineering tools.
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  pipeline.
• Experience with Matlab and Lab View.
• Experience with aerospace systems, especially integrated hardware/software products.
• Experience integrating software into air vehicles.
• Experience with requirements management.
• Experience developing use cases from customer objectives and concepts of operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent people skills for collaboration in a multi‑disciplinary, diverse, dynamic team.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

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