Peraton is seeking to advance the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract, requiring a Senior Software Architect to lead the design and implementation of software architecture solutions.
Requirements
- 12+ years of related experience in software architecture, design, and system integration for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
- Proven experience developing and managing enterprise software architectures in complex environments.
- Strong understanding of modern software frameworks, microservices architectures, cloud environments, and DevSecOps principles.
- Demonstrated experience with FAA systems, aerospace, or federal modernization programs is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of software architecture solutions that align with FAA modernization goals.
- Provide architectural and technical oversight across multiple software systems, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and compliance with FAA and NAS standards.
- Conduct architectural reviews and assessments to validate system performance, reliability, and security.
- Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including models, component specifications, and interface definitions.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the BNATCS software ecosystem.
- Oversee integration of software components and ensure successful end-to-end system operation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding best practices for software design and integration.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Exercise wide latitude for independent judgment on highly complex, high-impact projects.
