Description

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
 

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s 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