Job Description
Job Description: The Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Software Architect will work as a member of the Army Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Mission Command Product Office's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Futures Capabilities (IFC) product cell. The IFC Architect is a key team member working on the forward edge of new concepts and new Systems of Systems Integration. The IFC Architect is responsible for evaluating and developing software approaches to integrate new and existing defense systems.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:
The candidate must have experience leading software teams in a large software development environment. Candidate must have a strong understanding of air and missile defense concepts.
The candidate must:
- Be fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset
- Be a US citizen
- Have a Bachelor's degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in engineering, the sciences or mathematics.
- Have experience with real-time systems and diverse software development
- Have experience with prototyping and integrating new software interface
- Be capable of leading problem identification and resolution for both system design and integration
- Be capable of investigating and presenting technology solutions to improve performance
- Be capable of assessing customer and user needs following agile principles
- Be capable of identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
- Be capable of breaking down complex ideas into easy-to-understand tasking
- Be capable of coordinating needs and priorities with Product and Solution Management
- Have a minimum of 7 years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the essential duties listed above.
Other Qualifications:
An additional plus is knowledge in IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, or AEGIS. JIRA/ Confluence experience is a plus. Familiarity with DevSecOps technologies, concepts, SAFe agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Model Based System Engineering is a plus. Prior Software Architectural/Engineering leadership experience desired. The ability to make decisions; enthusiasm; independent critical thinking; and a team attitude are very important.
Security Requirements:
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher.
Why join Thompson Gray?
Thompson Gray is a multi-year winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Best Places to Work, recognized for our exceptional company culture that values employees and customers alike.
Here's what makes Thompson Gray special:
Competitive pay based on your qualifications Excellent benefits, including:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match
Additional perks:
TG Swag - receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home Dependent Scholarship Program - supporting the education of employees' children
Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education Professional Development opportunities
Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling Annual donation to the charity of your choice
Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and our memorable annual holiday party
Join Thompson Gray and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence, innovation, and community.
Thompson Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Thompson Gray, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants. Thompson Gray
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