Job Descriptions: 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is a growing defense contractor headquartered in Round Rock, TX with over twenty years’ experience providing systems and software engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Systems Engineering Technical Support to Government Program Offices. 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, seeks an Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Software Architect to work as a member of the Army Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) Integrated Fires Mission Command (IMFC) Mission Command Product Office’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Future Capabilities (IFC) product cell. The position is a key team member working on the forward edge of new concepts and Systems of Systems Architect. The IFC Software Architect is responsible for evaluating and developing software approaches to integrate new and existing defense systems. Key responsibilities of the position require the ability to: + Leading problem identification and resolution for both system design and integration + Investigating and presenting technology solutions to improve performance + Assessing customer and user needs following agile principles + Identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions + Breaking down complex ideas into easy-to-understand tasking + Coordinating needs and priorities with Product and Solution Management Required Experience: + US Citizenship + Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher + A bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in engineering, the sciences, or mathematics + Minimum of seven years combined Government/DoD experience in performing the key responsibilities listed above + Fluent in the Microsoft Office toolset + A strong understanding in Air and Missile Defense concepts + Experience leading software teams in a large software development environment + Experience with real-time systems and diverse software development + Experience with prototyping and integrating new software interfaces Other desired qualifications: + Knowledge in IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, or AEGIS + Experience with Jira/Confluence + Familiarity with DevSecOps technologies and concepts, SAFe agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines + Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering + Prior Software Architectural/Engineering leadership experience + Ability to make decisions, be enthusiastic, independent critical thinking, and a team attitude Keyword: government, dod, Air and Missile Defense, AMD, IBCS, PATRIOT, MEADS, THAAD, C2BMC, AEGIS, Jira, Confluence, DevSecOps, SAFe agile methodologies, MBSE, software, architectural, engineering, leadership Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. EEO Is The Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice. From: Kratos Defense