Lead Software Architect

Location: Patuxent River, Maryland (Onsite)
Clearance: Must have a Minimum of an Active Secret Clearance

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Software Architect to guide the development and implementation of effective solutions. The role involves architecting products, strategies, and process improvements with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering integration. This position will translate customer needs into a plan by developing durable software architectures. Your expertise will be vital in leading the creation of tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and technical innovation within an Agile process.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization and customers in their transition to a digital engineering (DE) workflow.
• Develop and implement solutions by creating durable software architectures with a focus on cybersecurity and digital engineering (DE) integration.
• Architect products, strategies, and process improvements, establish specifications, and drive engineering discipline using DE automation.
• Utilize tools such as Cameo, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and Agentic AI workflows to design solutions architecture.
• Lead the translation of solution architecture into tangible software releases, cloud migrations, and process improvements using an Agile DE process.
• Design solutions for unique use cases that support mission objectives.
• Lead and support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.
• Guide and mentor a team to develop solutions for customers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in developing software engineering architecture and implementation.
• 5+ years of experience in aviation or with the Navy.
• Experience with SysML or UML, and object-oriented programming languages such as C++, Java, or C#.
• Experience with Agile Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies, migration, and modernization.
• Ability to lead and support proposal efforts in a competitive environment.
• Ability to lead or support technical solutioning across multiple opportunities or proposals simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Ability to obtain a Security+, CISSP, or ISSAP Certification within 3 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages Rust, Go, or Python.
• Experience in digital engineering (DE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
• Experience developing whitepapers.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.