Software Architect

TEKsystems

22h • $60 - $110 • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Software Architect to support our Enterprise Space Systems (ESS) Ground portfolio. In this role, you’ll help shape next‑generation space and ground system capabilities by designing modern, secure, and scalable software architectures for mission‑critical environments. You’ll collaborate with engineers, program leaders, and government stakeholders to define technical baselines, guide system development, and ensure architectural integrity across complex SATCOM and C2 ecosystems

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 Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level