Principal Software Architect

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC, a joint venture between Leonardo DRS and Thales USA, is a technical leader in the fields of sonar systems, sonar signal processing, acoustic training systems, and open architecture system and software integration.

The venture focuses on emerging areas in the undersea warfare domain where the customer has identified mission-critical needs. 

Position Summary: 

Advanced Acoustic Concepts is seeking a Principal Lead Software Architect for our  acoustic simulation, training, and tactical systems business area.

The Principal Lead Software Architect will be responsible for driving technology and competitiveness of our software development approach for our product lines.

The ideal candidate will hold certifications in enterprise cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, Redhat Solutions Architect), cyber resilience (CISSP, CEH, CISM), artificial intelligence, or other Enterprise Architecture certifications.

The Principal Lead Software Architect will lead the product migration to high-performance cloud architectures in an agile, DevSecOps environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

The Principal Lead Software Architect is responsible for performing tasks as directed which includes the following but is not limited to these tasks:

• Responsible for driving technology in our acoustic simulation, training, and tactical systems products
• Lead our software development process evolution to an agile, DevSecOps culture
• Develop vision and roadmaps for our acoustic simulation, training, and tactical systems products
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs and proposals to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
• Lead software development projects; plan, track, and schedule software deliverables; resolve issues/problems within software systems
• Investigate, develop, and direct solutions to critical challenges involving software and hardware interface
• Guide development of software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as required
• Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.
• Lead/Participate heavily in preparation of complex and significant proposals
• Mentor, train, manage, and coach members of technical staff; Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Develop good working relationships with program and technical management, business development, system engineers, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud architectures and high-performance computing for cloud migration, AI/ML, CGI, etc.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as a Service, Software as a Service solutions with both licensed and open source components
• Solid understanding of a variety of programming tools and development platforms.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Highly analytical mindset, with an ability to see both the big picture and the details.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Enterprise Architecture and Cybersecurity certifications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Additional Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

• Active DoD Security Clearance preferred
• Experience with Virtualization, Cyber and Information Assurance

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 20 lbs.

  up to 25% of the time

• Climbing, Bending, Standing or Stooping up to 10% of the time
• Walking up to 25% of the time
• Sitting up to 75% of the time

AAC works on a 9/80 compressed schedule whereby employees work 80 hours in 2 weeks with every other Friday off.

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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