Software Architect

About the role

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. We are seeking a Software Architect to join the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) team in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, LA.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high quality software while maintaining architectural integrity across the stack
• Lead architectural decision making, setting technical direction and balancing key trade offs
• Own solutions end to end, from design through deployment and long term stewardship
• Work autonomously, showing initiative and strong problem solving capability
• Collaborate closely within a small, high impact team and contribute to shared delivery
• Shape foundational architecture and establish best practices for long term success
• Adopt and explore emerging AI assisted development tools to enhance delivery and quality

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent field, 5+ years of applicable experience
• Strong cloud and Kubernetes expertise, including ecosystem tooling and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Familiarity with GitOps, secure system design, supply chain security, and air gapped environments
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles
• Experience with messaging or event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka)
• Broad technical capability, able to reason across the stack and make sound architectural trade offs
• Experience with Go, TypeScript, or Java; proficiency with Git workflows, code review, and CI/CD
• Experience with AI assisted and agentic development tools, including safe integration practices
• Effective technical communicator able to document and justify architectural decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desired Experience

• Supporting government or Department of War (DoW) systems
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, Protected Tactical SATCOM and COMSATCOM
• Experience with maintaining software requirements alongside systems engineers, and establishing requirements traceability to capabilities

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD SECRET security clearance is required for this position for which, you must be a U.S. citizen

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability