Software Architect (Must be a U.S. Citizen)

Job Description

Job Description

IERUS specializes in technology research, testing, and implementation with core competencies in electromagnetics phenomenology, computational analytics (algorithm acceleration and machine learning), and weapon system engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product. IERUS offers competitive compensation packages, retirement options, and benefits packages. To learn more, please visit

IERUS participates in projects that address weapon systems engineering and the application of advanced machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques as well as RF/Optical hardware prototyping and low rate production. We generally seek to apply agile development fundamentals across our corporate portfolio to accelerate technology development timelines. The end goal being early discovery, accelerated development, and high customer engagement.

Description:

This is an opportunity to join the IERUS team as a Software Architect supporting a large Missile Defense Agency program.

The ideal candidate will have 9-14 years’ experience. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to work independently and will possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment. The candidate will perform trade studies and analysis for current and future development activities; maintain the software architecture artifacts for the ART; oversee the development of ART software design documentation; determine ramifications and impacts of proposed architectural changes to the software baselines; analyze system performance to include quantifying performance, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput; support briefings, presentations and demonstrations to customer; and support analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements in the software. Occasional travel will be required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline; Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Security+ or equivalent/higher is required.
• Recent experience in software architecture and distributed systems design and implementation.
• Experience performing trade studies and analysis across software engineering disciplines.
• Familiarity with the system engineering discipline including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/OOD)
• Hands on application development experience with Java is required.
• CI/CD pipeline experience required.
• Automated test development experience required.
• Familiarity with Information Assurance (IA) mitigations for RMF and STIGs is required.
• Familiarity with Fortify/SonarQube required.
• Skills in logical/physical architecture modeling, and knowledge of CI/CD pipeline architecture and implementation, Safety, and cyber security concepts are highly desirable.
• Previous experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) or Event Driven Architecture (EDA), cloud computing, micro-services, use of containerization, virtualization, and how to approach refactoring existing code bases into those paradigms is a plus.
• Must have Final DoD Secret to start and may require ability to get cleared to TS/SCI in the future.
• Full life cycle software development experience using Java, and UML
• Previous experience with missile defense, command and control and software architecture required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Visio are required.
• Architecture development and coordination
• Defining the relationships between internal and external components; communicating architectural intent and constraints to a diverse group of customers, developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users.

Location : Huntsville, AL

IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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