Software Architect

Description

The Software Architect provides technical leadership and architectural direction for advanced aviation surveillance and surface management solutions. This role defines system architecture, guides software design, and manages a distributed team of developers and DevOps engineers to deliver robust, scalable, and reliable systems. The architect also oversees enhancements to in-service monitoring modules, ensuring lifecycle reliability and operational performance.

• Participate in requirements analysis, design reviews, and system validation activities to ensure alignment between architecture and operational needs.
• Translate system requirements into architectural designs, component specifications, and integration strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (RF, networking, and field engineering) to ensure seamless system integration and deployment.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through architectural best practices, process refinement, and adoption of modern development tools.
• DevOps engineers with expertise in Docker, VMware, and Linux environments
• Lead and mentor a distributed team with diverse skill sets:
• Support project management teams in planning development activities, estimating workload, and monitoring progress across multiple time zones.
• Provide high-level technical support to deployment and in-service operations when software issues arise.
• Define and maintain the software architecture for aviation surveillance and surface management systems, including ADS-B ground stations, vehicle-mounted transceivers, and integration modules with monitoring and safety tools.
• Ensure compliance with aviation and industry standards (e.g., RTCA DO-278A/DO-178C) and internal development processes.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of in-service monitoring modules, enabling proactive fault detection, performance trending, and integration into technical performance reports.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in an architectural or technical leadership role
• On-demand specialists in mobile app development (React Native, Java, Objective-C) and .NET for RIWS support
• Hands-on knowledge of ADS-B, GNSS, RF systems, or aviation surveillance technologies strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading and mentoring distributed development teams, including offshore resources
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, adaptability, and a proactive mindset when working independently or in teams, even under challenging conditions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives
• Highly organized, with the ability to clearly communicate and present technical and operational concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.
• DevOps & Infrastructure: Docker, VMware, Oracle Linux, CI/CD pipelines, containerization
• Familiarity with safety-critical certification processes (DO-278A, DO-178C, or similar) desirable
• Architecture & Design: Modular architecture, distributed systems, middleware, real-time monitoring modules
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
• Tools: Git, SVN, JIRA, Confluence
• Ability to balance strategic architectural vision with practical delivery constraints
• Programming & Frameworks: Node.js, React.js, React Native, C# .NET, Java, Objective-C (oversight role, hands-on desirable but not required)

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance