Software Architect

Location: Colorado Springs, CO | Full-Time | On-site (potential for remote work) | Travel: Yes - 10% of the time | Minimum Clearance Required: Secret (must be able to obtain)

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Software Architect to join our team supporting the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) contract for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). This role involves defining the platform’s overall design, reference architecture, and supporting demonstrators for state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for warfighters. The position demands broad technical depth and is suited for someone experienced across the full stack of large-scale, deployed systems who can make principled, high-quality design decisions across diverse technologies.

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, demonstrating initiative and strong problem-solving capability.
• Collaborate closely within a small, high-impact team and contribute to shared delivery.
• Operate effectively in a fast-moving environment with evolving requirements.
• Shape foundational architecture and establish best practices for long-term success.
• Adopt and explore emerging AI-assisted development tools to enhance delivery and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent field.
• 6 years of applicable experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering large-scale, production-ready systems.
• Strong cloud and Kubernetes expertise, including ecosystem tooling and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Familiarity with GitOps, DevSecOps principles, secure system design, supply chain security, and air-gapped environments.
• Experience with messaging or event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience with Go, TypeScript, or Java; proficiency with Git workflows, code review, and CI/CD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Active Secret (or higher) clearance.
• Experience supporting government or Department of Defense (DoD) systems.
• Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, Protected Tactical SATCOM, and COMSATCOM.
• Experience maintaining software requirements alongside system engineers and establishing requirements traceability to capabilities.
• Experience integrating DevSecOps principles into software architecture.
• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP.

Pay

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.