Principal Software Architect for Mission-Critical Systems

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic, the future independent company spun out from KBR, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the AFRL development team in Colorado Springs, CO. This onsite role supports national security missions and requires leadership across software architecture and delivery.

Candidates should have TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years of experience designing high-availability systems, and a strong background in Java, Python, and real-time data processing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• Extensive experience designing and developing distributed, high-availability, mission-critical software systems.
• Advanced expertise with Java, Python, or other object‑oriented programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience leading software architecture and technical strategy efforts.
• Experience guiding engineering teams through the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience developing complex data processing, integration, or real‑time streaming systems.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional engineering teams and large technical initiatives.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage engineers, leadership, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical leader for software development efforts supporting high‑velocity data stream processing systems
• Define software architecture, technical strategy, and long‑term roadmap for mission‑critical applications
• Analyze customer requirements and translate mission objectives into scalable system and software solutions
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, and technology evaluations
• Drive development of highly available, resilient, and high‑performance software systems
• Establish software engineering standards, best practices, and technical governance across teams
• Lead complex integration, test, and deployment activities across multiple programs and stakeholders
• Evaluate vendor technologies, open‑source solutions, and emerging technologies for program adoption
• Lead technical investigations, trade studies, and root‑cause analyses for mission‑critical issues
• Mentor engineers across all levels and provide technical leadership for multiple teams
• Coordinate planning, staffing, scheduling, and execution of software engineering activities
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to program leadership, customers, and mission partners

Skills

Java

Python

Distributed systems

Real-time streaming

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field

Job description

Trinzic, the future independent company spun out from KBR, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the AFRL development team in Colorado Springs, CO. This onsite role supports national security missions and requires leadership across software architecture and delivery.

Candidates should have TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years of experience designing high-availability systems, and a strong background in Java, Python, and real-time data processing.