Software Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to support electronic warfare (EW) programs for Army and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. This role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise across multiple Army Acquisition Category (ACAT) II programs, including Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) and Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) rapid prototyping efforts. The Software Architect will work within a cross-functional, joint-service environment to define, document, and oversee software architectures for complex EW systems.

Serving in a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity, the role augments a government program office by providing software architecture expertise throughout the full system lifecycle—from requirements definition and source selection through design, development, test and evaluation, training, and sustainment. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Army or DoD systems engineering principles and thrives in dynamic, mission-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for software architectures supporting electronic warfare systems

• Define and document scalable, modular software requirements, interfaces, and end-item specifications

• Oversee vendor software development activities to ensure compliance with government requirements and standards

• Promote best practices in software architecture, security, performance, and DevSecOps implementation

• Identify and document system and software requirements to improve capability, performance, and cybersecurity

• Provide technical oversight across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through deployment and sustainment

• Support and participate in engineering reviews, including preliminary and critical design reviews

• Lead and collaborate with software Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across geographically distributed organizations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

• U.S. citizenship with a current DoD Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access

• Experience with Army or DoD software engineering principles, practices, and standards

• Experience defining software and hardware interface requirements for complex system and subsystem architectures

• Experience supporting Agile software development practices within DoD programs

• Ability to lead and coordinate software teams in fast-paced, multi-site development environments

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Army or DoD acquisition organizations in an engineering or advisory capacity

• Experience supporting contractor and government test activities, including developmental, operational, and software testing

• Familiarity with software-defined radios (SDRs) and radio frequency (RF) technologies