The Solutions Architect will provide guidance to development teams, define architectural approaches, and support new business capabilities in an Agile environment.
Job Description
Come see what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced systems -Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance(C4ISR) Systems. You'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to fighters supporting a variety of missions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first- exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is seeking a Solutions Architect to work on a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment. The Solutions Architect will provide expertise and guidance to development teams, plan and develop the Architectural Runway to support new business features and capabilities, define the architectural approach, capability roadmap, define subsystems and their interfaces, understand system deployment, and contribute to technical evaluations or proof-of-concept initiatives, and support strategy development.
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives:
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
#SWSD
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Come see what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced systems -Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance(C4ISR) Systems. You'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to fighters supporting a variety of missions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first- exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is seeking a Solutions Architect to work on a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment. The Solutions Architect will provide expertise and guidance to development teams, plan and develop the Architectural Runway to support new business features and capabilities, define the architectural approach, capability roadmap, define subsystems and their interfaces, understand system deployment, and contribute to technical evaluations or proof-of-concept initiatives, and support strategy development.
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives:
- Every other Friday Off
- Flexible work schedule
- Leave Options - including vacation and paid time off, Jury duty, military leave, paid parental leave, and bereavement leave.
- 401(k) Matching at 6%
- Continuous learning through localized workshops, training, events, and Tuition Assistance
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
#SWSD
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science or engineering field of study plus 10 years of experience in software development or related field
- Must hold an active Top Secret clearance
- 5+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer and leading a software development team
- 5+ years of experience serving as a software architect or providing software architecture support on a program or project
- 5+ years of experience in developing RESTful services
- Experience developing and deploying scalable micro-services in an enterprise architecture
- Self-starter with ability to multi-task
- Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
- Strong oral and written communications skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Hold an active TS/SCI or TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
- 10+ years of experience architecting IT systems
- Experience successful developing and deploying capability in container-based services such as Docker and container orchestration such as Kubernetes
- Experience with delivery on AWS or an equivalent public cloud computing environment
- Experience with delivery of services in hybrid cloud/on-premises infrastructures
- 5+ years of experience as a lead software architect in cloud computing environments featuring hybrid cloud/on-premises infrastructures
- 2 years of AI/ML experience to include integrating deep learning techniques, scalable cloud architectures, and/or imagery processing
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Micro-Services
Restful Services
BAE Systems, Inc. San Jose, California, USA Office
6331 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95119
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