Systems Software Architect

Systems Software Architect

Job ID: 2617081

Location: Huntsville, AL, United States

Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Systems Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Systems Software Architect to support AvMC located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL in support of multiple systems in the precision fires and battlefield systems domains. The chosen candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the design, and development of embedded software for military systems applications. A successful candidate must be highly self-motivated and have a fundamental understanding of real-time embedded systems that include microcontroller and embedded systems software development tools and methodologies. The candidate should be familiar with the entire software development process including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration and test.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on High-level architecture, design, and cross-functional concerns
• Support technical planning, model requirements, use cases, systems and software architecture
• Develop Reference architecture models and Software Design documentation that can be leveraged by several programs
• Develop prototypes and critical software components
• Develop and integrate system-level and software module requirements to support system functionality and reusability across multiple programs
• Support systems integration, and validate testing and traceability
• Become an expert in the Systems and User interfaces and provide technical support for software systems and subsystems.
• Facilitate and coordinate technical interchange and decision-making between internal and external teams
• Work across entire product development lifecycle, including planning, design, test, delivery, operation, and maintenance.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more of related experience in a technical discipline (or equivalent years of experience); Six (6) years' additional experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizen required.

Required Qualifications:

• Self-starting and able to work under minimal general direction to define, develop, and govern Agile System/Software Architecture methodology.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge and good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions and improving practices.
• Experience developing Systems requirements, Use Cases, and Software Requirement Specifications (SRS)
• Experience developing traceability solutions from requirements to design and software to test
• Experience in one or more Reference Architectures such as DoDAF, MoDAF, UPDM
• UML, SysML modeling experience
• Object-oriented Design and Programming in C++
• Understanding of physical and network communication interfaces
• Software Safety and Cyber-security experience a plus

Overview

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

SAIC is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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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