Principal Software Architect for Aerospace (Equity)

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 215,566 - 323,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A security technology firm located in Dallas is looking for a Lead Software Architect to oversee its XBAT program. This role involves defining and evolving the software architecture across airborne, ground station, and autonomy domains. Candidates must have a solid background in software architecture for complex systems, proven experience in safety-critical environments, and excellent communication skills. The job offers a full-time position with competitive compensation ranging from $215,566 to $323,350, alongside benefits and equity options.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in software architecture for complex, multi-domain systems.
• Proven track record designing production software meeting safety requirements.
• Strong systems thinking for navigating tradeoffs in performance.

Responsibilities

• Define system-wide software architecture for XBAT.
• Translate safety goals into technical requirements.
• Ensure architecture supports safety-critical workflows.
• Drive cross-team alignment on APIs and data flows.
• Mentor engineers and architects in architectural practices.
• Produce and maintain architecture artifacts.

Skills

Software architecture for complex systems

Systems thinking across performance parameters

Excellent communication skills

Driving architecture adoption

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace

Job description

A security technology firm located in Dallas is looking for a Lead Software Architect to oversee its XBAT program. This role involves defining and evolving the software architecture across airborne, ground station, and autonomy domains. Candidates must have a solid background in software architecture for complex systems, proven experience in safety-critical environments, and excellent communication skills. The job offers a full-time position with competitive compensation ranging from $215,566 to $323,350, alongside benefits and equity options.