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Mission systems software architect

USA💼 Full-time💰 $177,650–$240,350🗓 2026-07-22 → 2026-09-29

Core

Define and sustain the Mission Systems software architecture roadmap and vision for aircraft platforms, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety-critical requirements.

Role type

Senior IC mission systems software architect

Builds

Containerized software architecture for aircraft platforms

Domain

Aerospace defense and security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Software architecture, C++, C#, Java, Python, Linux, Windows, requirements engineering, system design, test process management, supplier performance assessment, team mentorship

Preferred skills

Embedded software architecture, distributed software architecture, Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), secure software development

Technologies

C#, Java, Linux, Python, Windows

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain the Mission Systems software architecture roadmap and vision; Ensure software teams produce and uphold architecture, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs; Support the deployment of containerized software architecture; Monitor and assess supplier performance; Oversee the development of code and integration of complex software components; Manage software verification plans, test processes, and test environments; Plan, implement, and document software research and development projects; Mentor and train other team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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