Global Connect Technologies · 4 days ago
Aircraft Services Architect
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGlobal Connect Technologies is seeking an Aircraft Services Architect to lead the architecture and design of advanced aviation software systems. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with aircraft certification and security standards while building secure, scalable in-flight and aircraft services platforms.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Mohd Asif Ali
Responsibilities
Define functional and non-functional system and product requirements for aviation software systems
Translate requirements into detailed technical specifications and architecture artifacts
Design and implement software and system architectures meeting DO-178C , DAL-D/E , and SAL 1–3 requirements, including domain and data segregation
Drive architecture for hosting platforms leveraging cloud-native and virtualization technologies
Ensure compliance with aviation standards, regulations, and security best practices
Collaborate with engineering teams, aircraft OEMs, and manufacturers for system integration, validation, and certification
Design and implement secure system architectures, including:
Secure boot
Secure firmware updates
Secure communication protocols
Support Agile development teams by participating in PI planning, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, design documentation, and test strategy reviews
Act as a technical leader and mentor, resolving complex design issues and improving engineering processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in aviation software architecture and design
Prior experience working with aircraft OEMs or aviation systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead technical discussions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in global and cross-functional teams
Aviation Software Architecture: Large-scale, safety-critical aviation systems
Compliance & Standards: DO-178C, DAL-D/E, SAL levels, aviation security standards
Security: Encryption, authentication, access control, threat modeling, secure boot, secure firmware updates
Virtualization & Hosting: Cloud-native virtualization technologies
Programming Languages: C++, Go, Java, Python; Linux kernel programming
Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite
Quality Assurance: Aviation V&V, SQA processes, compliance-driven testing
Agile Methodologies: SAFe, Scrum
Preferred
Experience with AWS Cloud and cloud-native architectures
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with architecture and documentation tools such as Confluence, Visio, Draw.io
Company
Global Connect Technologies
Global Connect Technologies is a fast-growing automotive and IT engineering services company based in the USA.
Founded in 2022Michigan , US
2-10 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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