Software Analyst

Software Analyst

LOCATION: Huntsville, Alabama

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret Security Clearance

Astrion has an opportunity for a Software Analyst located in Huntsville, Alabama supporting the Utility Helicopter Program Office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Must possess an active and transferable DoD security clearance.
• A Master's degree in a technical discipline with at least twelve (12) years of professional work experience is required with eight (8) years of related duties preferable
• General knowledge of Army Aviation Platforms and Avionics Architecture
• Candidate should have experience working with certifying agencies for airworthiness and safety
• Candidate should have a working knowledge of open system architecture, DO-178,
• DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, development and traceability, and software architectures
• Working knowledge of Army Acquisition process and Material Release process

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in coordinating and planning the software aspects for the program, to include use of SILs and simulation assets
• Represent the Product Office in technical reviews as required to accomplish the mission to include System Requirements Reviews (SRRs), In-Process Reviews, (IPRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and Safety Review Boards associated with systems engineering activities.
• Preform the analysis of software requirements to ensure bi-directional traceability and completeness.
• Provide key software technical expertise for: software documentation review (DO-178 documentations set)
• Coordinate review and adjudication of software documentation with certifying agencies
• Identifying and track software risk areas for the program, formulate and implement risk mitigation plans
• Assist in writing and reviews of Statements of Work (SOW), performs technical evaluations of contractor proposals, and participates in supporting contractual activities
• Support software sustainment activities
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.