Systems Software Architect, Radar Seeker

Title: Systems Software Architect, Radar Seeker \

Location: Huntsville, AL, onsite

Duration: 1 year+ possible extension

Ideal Start Date: 11/2

Work Schedule: 9/80

Active Secret Clearance Required

Background Check/Drug Screen Required

W2 Required

Project Details:

Defense contractor developing small, low-cost missile seekers (the guidance “nose” of the missile) on a funded program. Huntsville focuses on radar/RF seekers that must fit in a very small airframe with tight power and compute limits. You’ll own system and software architecture for the seeker.

Musts:

• Active Secret clearance
• Onsite in Huntsville, AL
• 15–20 yrs experience preferred (10 minimum)
• Radar/RF seeker experience as the primary background (guided munitions, missiles, rockets)
• Software and systems-level architecture experience
• BS in Software, CS, or Computer Engineering (or similar), with a coding background before moving into systems architecture

Pluses:

• Experience at a prime developer (Lockheed, Raytheon, Boeing, Northrop, BAE)
• Hands-on hardware/software work, not just remote analysis
• Aerospace engineering background (mechanical engineers rarely fit)