Software Architect Lead

ATK Mission Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced weapon systems for ground, sea, and air platforms, and propulsion and control systems for missile defense, spacecraft-orbit transfer, missiles, and projectiles. The group is also a world leader in hypervelocity and air-breathing propulsion systems for next-generation spacecraft and weapon systems, and high-strength composite and ceramic materials for spacecraft, aircraft, and weapon systems. Other major products and programs include aircraft sensor integration, missile warning systems, and advanced technologies for military, space, strategic, and tactical applications. The group operates ATK’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Rocket Center, West Virginia. Headquarters: Baltimore, Maryland Annual Sales: More than $1.2 billion Employees: Approximately 5,800 More information is available at our web site, www.atk.com ATK-IS is a leading developer of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) solutions and services and specialized sensor and weapon system technology.The division is a capabilities-based organization with competencies in systems engineering and architecture design, software development, modeling & simulation, specialized component development, subsystem development, system and platform integration and test, aircraftmodification and FAA certification. Position Summary In this position the candidate will be specifically working with Software, Integration & Test and V&V within our Systems Engineering organization in Woodland Hills, CA. This will be an individual contributor position with the possibility of leadership as this organization grows and gains more technical landscape: - In this role as a senior software engineer you will follow software process CMM level 3 to conduct software development activities - Be involved with review of top-level requirement and requirements allocated to software -Coordinate with system engineers to refine software requirements - Participate in generation of Software Development Plan - Participate in generation of Software Requirement Specification - Perform software design and conduct design reviews - Coordinate with analysts to convert algorithms into code - Develop software and conduct code reviews - Participate in generation of test plans and procedures - Perform software unit testing, simulation testing, and hardware-software integration - Team with analysts to plan tests and analyze data - Meet with hardware engineers to address hardware issues - Support software integration activities in the lab and in the field - Coordinate with I&T team to support testing and analyze test results - Assume project lead responsibilities as needed. - Coordinate and lead team to perform software development activities - Meet with program management and customers to support planning and report status Experience & Education Requirements - BS in Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, MS preferred - 15 or more years of Software Engineering experience in embedded software, simulation software, and test software development - Experience with full software life cycle, including requirement analysis, design, code, test, documentation and embedded software design, development, and integration - Design experience with C++, C, Ada and Assembly programming languages - Knowledgeable with software CMM process (level 3 or above) - Experience with real-time operating systems and device drivers - Understand and have worked with UML concept and tools - Knowledgeable with Software Configuration Management (SCM) process - Experience with software documentation (SDP, SRS, IRS, Test Plans/Procedures - Possess sound communications skills verbal and written communications Desired Skills - Background in Aerospace, missile, satellite, avionics sensor suite, avionic interface, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), radar sensors, EW (electronic warfare). - Experience with Matlab and Simulink - Experience with software simulation and algorithm conversion; lab test equipments (logic analyzer, oscilloscope); testing in the lab and chamber. If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, full Medical & Dental, 401k, a 9/80 Work Week, Tuition reimbursement, and much more. An equal opportunity employer. Company: Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (ATK)Location: US-CA-Woodland Hills Status: Full TimeJob Category: EngineeringExperience: More than 15 YearsEducation: Master's Degree Contact Name: Phillip Harberts