Chief Software Architect

Technology Service Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Co-sponsored health plan

Paid leave

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking an experienced Chief Software Architect in Arlington, VA. This role involves leading software architects and engineers to develop innovative real-time software solutions for radar and electronic warfare technology. Candidates must have a BS and at least 18 years of experience, along with the ability to obtain a SECRET DoD clearance. The firm offers a supportive workplace, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• BS and minimum 18 years of industry experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineers to develop software architectures.
• Support design and maintenance of real-time software.
• Work with product owners for iterative software releases.

Skills

Iterative development

Technical leadership

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

BS in related field

Tools

Yocto

Artifactory

Git

JIRA

Jenkins

Job description

Chief Software Architect

TSC is currently seeking a Chief Software Architect in Aurora, CO, Arlington, VA, Bedminster, NJ or Huntsville, AL with an educational and/or industry focus in the design of real‑time software, user applications, and user interfaces. In this role the candidate will lead the design and develop real‑time software in support of new radar and electronic warfare technology.

Responsibilities

In this role, the individual will lead software engineers across TSC to develop and implement sustainable software architectures on current and future TSC hardware products. This position requires familiarity with all phases of product development and deployment to include changing requirements, hardware, software, and mechanical integration dependencies, field testing, and configuration management. The individual in this position needs to work with existing software teams and create a software architecture that supports multiple products to maximize reuse, minimize development time, and ensure long‑term maintainability.

• Support the design, implementation, integration, test, and maintenance of real‑time software on ARM and Intel processors running embedded operating systems
• Work across the products and teams to implement a sustainable software architecture and supporting development processes
• Lead by example to enforce architecture, design, and test methodologies
• Support all phases of detailed system and subsystem development activities for real‑time software applications, including upfront analysis, prototyping, end‑item development, and evaluation in laboratory and field test environments
• Work within a multi‑discipline team of systems, hardware, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to build complete solutions and products
• Work with product owners to define and implement iterative software releases to meet customer deliverables
• Work with program managers in project definition, scoping, staff selections, and execution of the software components
• Work with TSC leadership to manage software IP
• Support corporate efforts to develop common software practices across the company

Required Qualifications

• BS and minimum 18 years of industry experience
• Experience with:
  • Iterative development
  • Defining and maintaining software architectures through the product lifecycle
  • Working and/or managing software development across multiple physical sites
• Experience delivering software products in USG contracts
• Demonstrated technical leadership and subject‑matter expertise
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Able to prioritize work and maximize productivity
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET DoD Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing software product lifecycle on hardware products
• Experience developing and maintaining service‑embedded software solutions
• Experience in real‑time software development
• Experience with radar, SIGINT, and/or electronic warfare product development
• Experience with hardware and software in the loop simulation and test
• Experience with Yocto, Artifactory, Git, JIRA, and Jenkins
• Familiarity with Xilinx's MPSoC & RFSoC devices
• Familiarity with RF signal chains (mixing, filtering, up/down conversion, etc.)

TSC Benefits

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package, including ESOP participation, 401(k) plan, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, co‑sponsored health plan, paid leave, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.