Software Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton•El Segundo, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Software Architect will apply technical leadership and architecture expertise to shape the future of national security SATCOM. This role involves understanding complex mission environments, evolving requirements, and how software must integrate across ground, space, and cyber domains. The architect will translate user needs into technical architectures, interface definitions, and DevSecOps-aligned solutions to deliver resilient SATCOM capabilities. The position supports the U.S. Space Force in building and modernizing mission-critical systems for global communications and decision superiority. Responsibilities include designing software architectures using model-based engineering, defining open-system interfaces, driving modernization strategies, and guiding development teams toward secure, scalable solutions. The role also involves leading architecture reviews, evaluating technology options, creating digital engineering artifacts, and delivering recommendations to government decision-makers. Collaboration with software developers, cyber engineers, SATCOM operators, systems engineers, and acquisition leads is essential to ensure architecture alignment with mission needs and integration with the broader SATCOM enterprise. Application of Zero Trust principles, support for RMF activities, and ensuring cyber resilience are also key aspects of the role. Booz Allen offers opportunities for expertise growth through hands-on mission support, access to emerging technologies, continuous learning, and pursuit of certifications.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in software architecture, enterprise software design, or digital engineering
5+ years of experience with SATCOM, space systems, ground systems, or C2 software environments
Experience developing system or software architectures using UML, SysML, DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF
Experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), service decompositions, and API definitions
Experience designing cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience aligning architecture with cybersecurity frameworks and working in Agile environments or SAFe
Knowledge of secure coding and Zero Trust-aligned design principles
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting MILSATCOM programs, Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS), or similar DoD systems
Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Sparx EA
Experience designing solutions for hybrid cloud environments
Experience integrating AI, ML, or automation into enterprise software systems
Knowledge of modern waveform processing, signal routing, or SATCOM network architectures
Knowledge of acquisition processes, technical baselines, configuration control, and systems integration
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences
AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, ESEP, CISSP or CSSLP, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification
Ability to obtain a Security+ CE or CISSP Certification within 6 months of start date

Responsibilities

Design software architectures using model-based engineering.
Define open-system interfaces.
Drive modernization strategies.
Guide development teams toward secure, scalable solutions.
Lead architecture reviews.
Evaluate technology options.
Create digital engineering artifacts.
Deliver recommendations to government decision-makers.
Collaborate with software developers, cyber engineers, SATCOM operators, systems engineers, and acquisition leads.
Apply Zero Trust principles.
Support RMF activities.
Ensure cyber resilience throughout the architecture.