Global Connect Technologies · 2 days ago
Aircraft Services Architect
Global Connect Technologies is seeking an experienced Aircraft Services Architect to lead the architecture, design, and integration of complex aviation software systems. The role involves collaborating with OEMs and engineering teams to ensure compliance and reliability across aviation software platforms.
Responsibilities
Define both functional and non-functional aviation software system requirements
Decompose requirements into detailed technical specifications and architecture artifacts
Design and implement robust software and system architectures supporting DAL-D/E assurance levels and SAL 1–3
Lead architecture related to hosting platforms using cloud-native virtualization technologies
Ensure compliance with aviation safety and security standards including DO-178C
Collaborate with OEMs, aircraft manufacturers, engineering teams, and validation groups
Develop secure architecture designs encompassing secure boot, firmware updates, and secure communication protocols
Support Agile teams, participate in Program Increment (PI) planning, and conduct architecture reviews
Prepare architecture diagrams, design documentation, and test strategy reviews
Mentor and guide team members, lead technical discussions, and resolve design challenges
Promote design best practices and continuous process improvements
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
Extensive experience with aircraft OEMs or aviation systems (highly desirable)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to lead technical discussions and work effectively in global, cross-functional teams
Deep understanding of DO-178C, DAL Levels (D/E) and SAL Levels
Experience designing complex safety-critical aviation software systems
Proven knowledge of encryption, authentication, access control, and threat modeling
Experience with secure boot strategies, secure firmware updates, and secure communications
Experience with cloud-native virtualization technologies for hosting and deployment
Strong coding experience in languages such as C++, GoLang, Java, Python
Familiarity with Linux kernel programming
Experience with MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite or similar
Knowledge of aviation QA processes (V&V, SQA)
Experience working in Agile environments (SAFe or Scrum)
Preferred
Experience with AWS Cloud and cloud-native architectures
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with tools such as Confluence, Visio, Draw.io for documentation and architecture modeling
Company
Global Connect Technologies
Global Connect Technologies is a fast-growing automotive and IT engineering services company based in the USA.
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