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Lead Software Architect

USA - Herndon, VAFull-time$212k2026-09-11 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead end-to-end architecture, design, development, testing, and maintenance of non-embedded software systems for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security organization.

Role type

Senior Lead Software Architect

Builds

Non-embedded software systems, architectures, algorithms, and interfaces for defense and security applications.

Domain

Defense, Space & Security / Software Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Systems engineering, Software architecture design, Requirements analysis, Java, C++, Angular, React.js, HTML, CSS, Cloud environment development, Project leadership, Process improvement, User documentation management, Technical guidance

Preferred skills

Embedded software architecture, Agile software development, Implementation verification and validation, Systems integration, Specification format requirements, Change control processes

Technologies

Java, C++, Angular, React.js, HTML, CSS

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end architecture and design of software systems; Partner with stakeholders to translate system requirements into software designs; Oversee system-level analyses and technology evaluation; Direct integration, optimization, and debugging activities; Establish and improve software processes and KPIs; Manage development documentation and support processes; Support project management and compliance; Track team and supplier performance; Provide technical leadership to align designs with safety and certification objectives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities