Computer Systems Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Computer Systems Architect to strategically craft an organizational, procedural, and technological total data integration solution for the Sentinel system.

The position requires knowledge of data architecture and design, as well as experience with engineering design and manufacturing processes.

Successful candidates will possess experience in at least two disciplines : one software / IT related, and one design / engineering related.

Applicants must be willing to propose and prototype well thought out solutions to highly complex and integrated problems.

Candidates are expected to develop skills to do Digital Engineering / Digital Threading of requirements, design, manufacturing, and test data for the Sentinel system.

Generally speaking, the goal is to incorporate unstructured data from traditional engineering artifacts such as PDFs, Word, Excel documents, and CAD drawings, with modern structured data from SQL databases, commercial applications, and real-time data feeds.

The current technical stack includes Siemens TeamCenter for unstructured data, a data integration backbone for interfacing with structured data and application APIs, and a graph database to create a data mesh.

Together, these technologies make up a total data fabric. Successful candidates must be able to work with data stewards and subject matter experts to craft a community and standards-based approach to data governance, data engineering, and data integration.

Applicants must also be able to conceptualize and communicate a metadata ontology for use in the data mesh.

ASFS

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data / Software Engineering, Computer Science.

10 years' of experience (8 years' with Master’s degree).

Experience architecting, building, and / or maintaining a data warehouse.

Ability to distill technical specifications from customer requirements.

Self-motivated and works well under minimal supervision.

Communication skills (written or verbal), including the ability to help others understand tools, technologies, and processes used to solve a problem.

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance adjudicated within the last six (6) years and the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary Special Program Access.

The criteria for obtaining Clearance and SAP is set by the US Government.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience engineering design or manufacturing.

Coding experience in Python, SQL, and / or C#.

Superior organizational skills and an affinity for detail.

Willingness to recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $103590 - $176130

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.