Software Architect - Precision Fires

Job

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted:

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: _SITE

Description

Are you passionate about software and eager to make a significant impact supporting the warfighter?

Join our elite engineering team as a Software Architect supporting Aviation and Missile Center, Precision Fires team located on Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Alabama.

• In this high-visibility role, you will serve as a technical expert shaping the future of mission-critical, fielded weapon systems.
• This is a unique opportunity to architect, design, and modernize next-generation software solutions.
• You will collaborate with our government stakeholders, cross-functional teammates, and mentor a talented engineering team.
• If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and possess technical prowess along with exceptional communication skills, we want you on our team.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• BS in Computer Science / Engineering or related technical field and nine (9) years of experience; six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Mastery of C++ for real-time tactical systems and Python for scripting and support.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to present complex subjects in a simple manner to stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think both strategically and critically.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding and application of Agile SW development methodologies and Dev Sec Ops  pipelines.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have an active SECRET clearance prior to start.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience as SW architect or SW lead with focus on SW development and integration into complex embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of SW architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Proven success leading SW modernization efforts.
• Proven application of AI to improve and enhance processes, workflows, and software quality.
• Experience with distributed, embedded, systems including RTOS.
• Highly prefer experience with safety-critical software architectures.
• Ability to mentor software engineers on correct architecture, design, and implementation processes.
• Experience with SysML/UML, MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) methodologies, and architecture tools (Cameo Enterprise Architect).

SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit  For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .