Software - Architect

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Software - Architect

Job ID: 2613029

Location: El Segundo, CA, United States

Date Posted: May 28, 2026

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: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Architect to join our team in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.

The Software Architect will work closely with the Principal Engineer to define the platform's overall design, reference architecture, and supporting demonstrators. This role demands broad technical depth and is well suited to someone experienced across the full stack of large‑scale, deployed systems who can make principled, high‑quality design decisions across diverse technologies.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force's Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force's acquisition of state-of-the-art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Key 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, showing 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

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• 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, secure system design, supply‑chain security, and air‑gapped environments
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles
• Experience with messaging or event‑streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
• Broad technical capability, able to reason across the stack and make sound architectural trade‑offs
• Experience with Go, TypeScript, or Java; proficiency with Git workflows, code review, and CI/CD
• Experience with AI‑assisted and agentic development tools, including safe integration practices
• Effective technical communicator able to document and justify architectural decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Desired:

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

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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