Senior Principal Software Architect - SIGINT - Active TS/SCI Required - Hybrid Schedule - Salt Lake City, UT - (AST-CI)

Date Posted:2023-05-18Country:United States of AmericaLocation:UT205: 1128 W 2400 South, Salt Lake C 1128 West 2400 South AST - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT, 84119 USAPosition Role Type:HybridRaytheon Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Sr. Principal Software Architect who strives for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.This is a hybrid position, which requires the individual to reside in the Salt Lake City, UT area. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, diversity, and work-life balance. AST offers generous reward and recognition programs in compensation, broad career development opportunities, excellent health care options, educational assistance, parental leave, flexible work schedules, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays, and paid time off.To learn more about Applied Signal Technology, access the link below. Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE (https://www.raytheonintelligenceandspace.com/what-we-do/ast) We are seeking a Sr. Principal Software Architect to lead the technical development of new software-based products and programs. This engineer will work closely with our customers, senior management, program managers, and cross-discipline technical staff to thoroughly understand customer objectives, propose new concepts, and then develop novel systems and solutions. This engineer may also lead, support, or consult on Research and Development projects that extend into advanced technology exploration. Expected responsibilities:

Lead the architectural design and development of software systems, ensuring they meet scalability, performance, and reliability requirements.

Define and document software architecture, including system components, internal and external interfaces, and integration patterns.

Conduct technical feasibility studies and provide recommendations for adopting new technologies, tools, and frameworks.

Collaborate with development teams to provide technical guidance and oversight during the implementation phase.

Conduct code reviews to ensure compliance with architectural standards, best practices, and coding conventions.

Identify technical risks and propose mitigation solutions to manage and overcome challenges.

Continuously evaluate and optimize the software architecture to enhance system performance, maintainability, and extensibility.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and assess their potential impact on our software solutions.

Required Skills:

Typically requires minimum 10+ years of experience as a Software Architect with a strong track record of leading teams in designing, developing, integrating, testing, deploying, and supporting complex software systems.

In-depth knowledge of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices

Demonstrated ability to create the architectural vision for a software system to guide developers, customers, and stakeholders.

Strong familiarity with common software development practices (e.g., waterfall, Agile, DevOps)

Proficiency in C programming in a Linux development environment

Experience using cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, OpenStack, OpenShift, & vRealize) to build and deploy software infrastructure

Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to customers, senior management, and non-technical stakeholders

Experience formalizing, developing, and writing system requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work

Experience leading the design and implementation of high-performing external system interfaces to meet key metrics (e.g., throughput, latency, scalability, security).

Experience identifying, analyzing and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle

Existing TS/SCI (or Active within the last 24 months)

Desired Skills:

Strong understanding of broadband communications including network operations, transport structures and switching and routing equipment; or deep understanding of a related area and the demonstrated ability to come up to speed quickly

Understand common security product (Splunk, Lumension/Ivanti, etc)

Practical knowledge of telecommunications and computer network configurations and developing proof-of-concept use case scenarios.

Experience with RF, Optics, or Telecommunications standards and processing techniques

Experience with large-scale formal System Engineering methodologies.

Adept at communicating (verbal and written) with all levels within and outside the company, ability to prepare and deliver presentations/summaries which appropriately address the intended audience

Conduct trade studies and being able to define system level designs, high level control and data interface

Existing TS/SCI clearance with Poly (or Active within the last 24 months)

Required Education: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10+ years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding. #ASTRaytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.