Software Architect
Core
Designing and implementing high-quality software architecture for large-scale, production-ready satellite communications systems serving the US Space Force.
Role type
Senior Software Architect (Systems Engineering & Integration)
Builds
Global secure, survivable, and protected communications systems for warfighters
Domain
National Security / Space Defense / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale system design, Cloud architecture, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible), GitOps, Secure system design, DevSecOps, Event-streaming platforms (Kafka), Go/TypeScript/Java, AI-assisted development tools
Preferred skills
Government/DoW systems experience, MILSATCOM systems experience (AEHF, EPS, WGS), Requirements traceability, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification
Technologies
Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, Go, TypeScript, Java, Git, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Lead architectural decision-making and set technical direction, Own solutions end-to-end from design through deployment, Collaborate within small teams to integrate complex space and ground communications systems, Adopt and explore emerging AI-assisted development tools, Establish best practices for long-term success, Document and justify architectural decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight