Systems Architect

Company: General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: September 3, 2020

Job Description:

SunIRef:it General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Architect in our Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) Group located in Huntsville, AL. This position is for a Systems Architect for GA-EMS programs who makes high-level design choices, dictates technical standards, including coding standards, tools or platforms, and acts as a liaison to hardware and software designers. This individual will choose a standard way to pursue application development, create, define and choose application frameworks, promote reuse in the organization, observing and understanding the broader system environment, creating component design and subdividing complex applications into manageable pieces. Responsible for grasping the function of each component within an application, understanding the interactions and dependencies among components, and communicating these concepts to the software developers. The ideal candidate will need to be familiar with the full-cycle digital engineering process. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides leadership and act as an advisor for determining technical objectives for user requirements and specifications and plan software development within the broader organizational scope. Defines system solutions based on the user/client needs, cost and required integration with existing applications, systems or platforms. Documents and communicates the architecture ensuring that the team is using the architecture and using it correctly, stages its development in a timely fashion so progress can be made before it is complete and makes sure that the system and software architectures are in synchronization. Acts as the emissary of the architecture, ensures that management understands the architecture to the detail necessary, as well as interacts with all stakeholders to ensure their needs are being met, resolves technical problems and disputes, and makes tradeoffs. Formulates detailed long-range plans for the implementation of systems and software solutions including language, coding, platform, resource requirements, testing, and documentation, while considering evolutionary paths and new technology insertions. Plans and coordinates the maintenance of solutions including debugging, maintenance, and updating to ensure viability in an evolving environment. Plan for future applications based on new developments in engineering and computer technology, manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture. Performs other duties as assigned or required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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