Global Connect Technologies · 1 day ago
Aircraft Services Architect
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGlobal Connect Technologies is seeking an Aircraft Services Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural expertise for complex aviation software systems. The role involves defining, designing, and governing secure and scalable architectures while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and collaborating with engineering teams and manufacturers.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Bharat Sharma
Responsibilities
Define system-level and product-level requirements , including both functional and non-functional requirements, for aviation software systems
Translate requirements into technical specifications , architecture designs, and implementation artifacts
Design and govern system and software architectures that meet DAL-D/E and SAL 1–3 assurance requirements, including domain and data segregation
Lead architecture design for hosting platforms leveraging cloud-native virtualization technologies
Ensure compliance with DO-178C and other applicable aviation safety and regulatory standards
Collaborate with engineering teams, aircraft OEMs, and manufacturers for system integration, validation, and certification activities
Design and implement secure system architectures , including secure boot, secure firmware updates, encryption, authentication, and secure communication protocols
Support Agile development teams , including participation in PI planning, sprint reviews, and architecture/design reviews
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams , design documentation, and test strategy reviews
Act as a technical leader and mentor , guiding teams on best practices, resolving design challenges, and improving engineering processes
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale, complex aviation software systems
Strong knowledge of DO-178C, DAL-D/E, SAL levels, and aviation security standards
Hands-on expertise in encryption, authentication, access control, threat modeling, secure boot, and secure firmware updates
Experience with cloud-native virtualization technologies for hosting and platform architectures
Proficiency in C++, GoLang, Java, and Python
Experience with Linux kernel programming and embedded/Linux-based systems
Working knowledge of MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite
Strong understanding of aviation software QA processes, including verification, validation, and SQA
Experience working within SAFe or SCRUM Agile frameworks
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
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Proven ability to collaborate with global, cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience with AWS Cloud and cloud-native architectures
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Exposure to architecture and collaboration tools such as Confluence, Visio, Draw.io
Prior experience working with aircraft OEMs or aviation systems is highly desirable
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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