Principal Software Architect
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Software Architect to focus on program CAS & FOSS (Commercially Available Software & Free Open-Source Software) and Dev Ops architecture. This role will collaborate with other architects to provide high-level design, process, and technical guidance to a team supporting development environments across a portfolio of Air Traffic Control programs, including the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system. ERAM is a critical component of the Next Generation (NextGen) Air Transportation System, facilitating the transition to a satellite-based air traffic management system. The position involves leading the conversion of legacy build processes to an Agile CI/CD pipeline, GitLab administration, managing the software license engineering review process, and maintaining the Software Architecture Document for program COTS/FOSS environments and configurations.
Requirements
- BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering with a minimum of 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience on a large-scale software development program in a software engineering leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated understanding of full software development life cycle.
- Proven experience with supporting highly critical customer missions.
- Understanding of SW configuration management tools and change tracking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to personal and corporate excellence, ethical behavior and integrity.
- Planning and cost estimating experience.
- Experience with execution under Waterfall and/or Agile development methodologies.
- Experienced in GitLab administration.
- Previous responsibility for a dev ops pipeline.
- Experience refactoring a legacy build process into a CI/CD pipeline.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.
- Experience with Sonar cube and a SW repository (e.g. Nexus, Artifactory).
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration with SELinux.
Nice To Haves
- Cost accounting / earned value management.
- Familiarity with the National Air Space and FAA NextGen Air Traffic Control programs.
- Background and development experience in ERAM Software Engineering, particularly Infrastructure and Support Software products.
- Prior experience in ERAM SW process, ERAM SW architecture and business rhythms.
- Understanding of OS, CAS, FOSS products and lifecycles, particularly LINUX OS.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the Software Architecture Document (SWAD) for ERAM operational, support, and factory environments.
- Ensure CAS/FOSS data records are up to date as the CAS SWAD owner.
- Participate in SIG/PRED preparation and reviews impacting CAS/FOSS.
- Consult with software teams on the design and implementation of solutions involving CAS/FOSS.
- Manage the FOSS process and serve as the FOSS manager approver.
- Manage the Non-Development Item (NDI) process and own NDI documentation.
- Monitor CAS/FOSS licensing and coordinate with legal as needed.
- Interact with other programs to share best practices regarding CAS/FOSS.
- Monitor security and problem reports for system CAS/FOSS.
- Determine if CAS/FOSS has any limitations regarding distribution to the FAA.
- Actively participate in and guide others in refactoring a legacy build process into a dev ops pipeline.
- Handle GitLab administration tasks.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
