Senior Systems Engineer/Integration Architect

Company: Intrepid
Location: Newport News
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Intrepid sets the standard for delivering excellence in the federal marketplace and is known for treating employees like family. We provide our employees with a challenging and supportive work environment, paired with a competitive salary and an industry-leading 401k contribution. We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer/Integration Architect to join our team to support a U. S. Army science and technology (S&T) program integrating advanced autonomy technologies to demonstrate multi-aircraft teaming applicable to complex Army aviation operations at Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA. You will be responsible for development of system architecture, design, and implementation of a multi-function system of systems. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Developing integration architecture for demonstration system of systems consisting of manned rotorcraft platforms, unmanned aircraft systems and the associated software-intensive mission systems products.
• Developing onboard mission system architecture using open system standards, define hardware and software interfaces and capture network protocol constraints as required.
• Producing design and interface specifications to integrate avionics system software and hardware products from multiple third-party sources.
• Developing design solutions based on widely used, consensus based, commercial standards and techniques for avionics processing, onboard networking, data distribution and computing platforms where applicable.
• Reviewing architecture and interface designs for integration into system of systems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Interacting closely with members of multi-disciplinary program team to coordinate system design, interface design, and configuration control as system evolves over multiple simulation and flight test events.
• Maintaining current knowledge of military avionics, network architecture, and aircraft mission systems integration standards, and evolving standards for interoperability with autonomous systems.
• Researching topics relevant to existing and future military mission systems and capture information to train and educate collaborating personnel when necessary.At a minimum you should have:
  • An active SECRET security clearance or the ability to obtain.
  • A BS or MS in engineering with 8-12 years of related work experience. At least 3 years of recent experience in aviation systems integration.
  • Experience in a senior technical role in development of multi-application aviation mission system for implementation in a complex operating environment.
  • Experience in aviation mission system design and implementation, software-hardware interface design and network architecture design.
  • Knowledge of current software design practice and deployment such as micro services, containerization, and hypervisors.
  • Experience with avionics processing, computing environments, and operating systems (at minimum Linux).
  • Knowledge of aircraft network and data distribution standards and technologies and strong working knowledge of IP networking.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies, DevOps, and DevSecOps, Model-based Engineering.
  • Familiarity with software airworthiness certification requirements.
  • A track record in prioritizing and executing tasks under pressure.
  • Above-average analytical, conceptual and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work effectively with geographically dispersed large multi-disciplinary collaborating teams.You will be highly desirable if you have:
    • Unmanned aircraft systems experience.
    • Knowledge of open systems standards such as FACE, HOST, and SOSA.
    • Knowledge of software integration for use in aviation sensor data processing and command and control applications.
    • Knowledge of STANAG-4586 standard and DDS protocol.
    • Familiarity with military airworthiness certification requirements and processes.
    • Experience with NoMagic Cameo MBSE tools.This position will require up to 15% travel**This job description is subject to change at any time. About Intrepid:Intrepid is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer, based in Huntsville, Alabama. Intrepid is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit and value. - provided by Dice

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