Senior Software Architect with Security Clearance

About the role

Precise Systems is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Architect to support the development, integration, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical software systems for naval aviation platforms. The ideal candidate will provide technical oversight, monitor software development activities, and support systems engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of software development efforts conducted by both contractor and Government Software Support Activity (SSA) organizations.
• Monitor software development activities, schedules, technical performance, and program execution to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Review software engineering artifacts, including software requirements, architecture documentation, design specifications, interface control documents, test plans, and technical reports.
• Audit software development progress and provide recommendations regarding technical risks, issues, and corrective actions.
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, systems integration, verification, validation, and configuration management.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, sprint reviews, release planning events, and program management reviews.
• Evaluate software development metrics, defect tracking data, and performance indicators to assess program health and software maturity.
• Coordinate across government, contractor, cybersecurity, engineering, and operational stakeholders to facilitate successful software delivery.
• Support development of acquisition documentation, technical assessments, briefing materials, and executive-level communications.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating technical, schedule, and integration risks associated with software development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, software development, systems engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Strong software engineering background with demonstrated experience supporting complex software-intensive systems.
• Experience monitoring, assessing, or managing software development efforts in a government or contractor environment.
• Knowledge of software architecture, software integration, software testing, and configuration management processes.
• Experience with software lifecycle management processes and best practices.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and their application throughout the development lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related technical discipline preferred.
• Experience supporting Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-205, or other Department of Defense aviation programs.
• Knowledge and practical experience with Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience serving in or supporting Agile development teams, including participation in sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning activities.
• Experience integrating Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and commercial software solutions into Department of Defense platforms and mission systems.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, pipelines, and environments.
• Experience supporting software modernization, digital engineering, and model-based engineering initiatives.
• Experience reviewing contractor software development performance, technical baselines, and software deliverables.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and secure software development practices.
• Experience working within organizations appraised under Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) frameworks and applying CMMI best practices to software development, quality assurance, process improvement, and project management activities.
• Familiarity with software process improvement initiatives and quality management systems supporting CMMI Level 3 or higher environments.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive professional services benefits package including health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.
• STAR Award recognition program for exceptional performance and alignment with core values.
• Salary range: $112,047.52 - $190,049.83 (annualized USD).

Pay

$112,047.52 - $190,049.83 (annualized USD)

Schedule

Hybrid Work