Software Architect

Barbaricum - Warren, MI

Full-time - Senior

Warren, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Software Architect at Barbaricum will provide high-level engineering support to the Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEO GCS). This role focuses on conducting analyses, trade-off studies, and system engineering planning to ensure compliance with software architecture standards and support program development efforts. The architect will engage in design, testing, and configuration management activities, contributing to the overall success of military ground vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade-off studies and system engineering plans.
• Conduct effectiveness analyses and risk management activities.
• Manage configuration, interfaces, and data management for assigned programs.
• Review, assess, and advise on the adequacy of the OEM's engineering analysis, design, and testing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), including standards like Ground Combat Systems Common Infrastructure Architecture (GCIA).
• Maximize use of a Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) environment as applicable to programs.
• Participate in software and vehicle testing, design analysis, and simulations.
• Review data deliverables with an understanding of the entire software system across the vehicle.
• Provide written input on planning and management of software development, integration, and acquisition activities.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Total of 5 years experience in development software architecture artifacts for DoD systems, including experience in development of U.S. military ground vehicle systems and experience in developing and documenting software architectures using Unified Modeling Language.