Principal Software Architect — TS/SCI Clearance

Redhorse; Chantilly (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Principal Software Architect to provide architectural oversight, research, and development for advanced applications central to national interests. You will turn complex visions into executable designs, supervise distributed teams, and lead technical capture efforts to win new missions.

Applicants should have a TS/SCI clearance and extensive experience in software architecture, DoD/IC-focused solutions, and high‑level capability briefings to shape the company’s

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated authority in designing and developing highly advanced software applications.
• Proven track record leading technical capture efforts and capability briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural and big-picture oversight for the development of new or enhanced products.
• Articulate a clear architectural vision and conceptualize alternatives through experimentation.
• Create architectural models, component specifications, and interface documentation.
• Validate architecture against complex requirements and foundational assumptions.
• Collaborate with product developers, managers, and customer experts to deliver features.
• Lead research and development of advanced applications to create new opportunities.
• Lead efforts to capture new business through proofs of concept and briefings.
• Provide high‑level technical advice across departments.
• Integrate complex components from distributed teams.
• Guide planning analysts on technical research and user support.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Architectural oversight

Lead technical capture

R&D experience

Collaboration with product teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Master’s degree

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Principal Software Architect to provide architectural oversight, research, and development for advanced applications central to national interests. You will turn complex visions into executable designs, supervise distributed teams, and lead technical capture efforts to win new missions.

Applicants should have a TS/SCI clearance and extensive experience in software architecture, DoD/IC-focused solutions, and high‑level capability briefings to shape the company’s