Software Architect

CohesionForce, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CohesionForce, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Architect to define and communicate a unified architecture across teams. You will drive delivery of integrated products, tools, and software components aligned with organizational goals.

Key duties include guiding software reuse, DevSecOps practices, and automation throughout the engineering lifecycle, plus verifying implementation with engineering groups and product teams. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering/science/tech with 10+ years experience, or Master's with <5 years, or PhD with 0+ years.
• Experience with OOA/OOD techniques and software architecture for engineering teams.
• Proficient in C++ and Python programming.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a shared software architecture vision across multiple teams.
• Ensure products follow processes and best practices, emphasizing reuse and automation.
• Collaborate with leads and product teams to implement the architecture across the organization.

Skills

OOA/OOD techniques

C++ / Python

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Software architecture

Agile / DevSecOps mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/tech, 10+ years experience

Master's degree in related field, <5 years experience

PhD, 0 years experience allowed

Tools

DevSecOps tools

Linux / RTOS experience

Job description

Job Title: Software Architect

Reference: 26-031

Job Type: Full-time

Job Status: Interviewing

Date Posted: 10-02-2026

Location: Huntsville

Duration: Permanent

Company Address: CohesionForce, Inc.

Street: 101 Quality Circle

Suite: Suite 140

City: Huntsville, AL 35806

Website: http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Architect to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL. The Software Architect is responsible for developing common vision across the teams, focused on delivery of an integrated set of products, tools, and software components supporting the organizational goals. The Software Architect will work with the other team leads, such as the Software integration Lead, Software Engineering Lead, Systems Engineering Lead, and product teams implementing the common vision across the full organization. The Software Architect will be responsible for ensuring that the products follow appropriate processes and software development best practice, with emphasis on software reuse, DevSecOps processes, and automation throughout the engineering lifecycle. The individual will define, document, and communicate software architecture and designs to engineering teams, and be able to verify and support their successful implementation.

The Software Architect will need to have excellent communication skills, be able to resolve complex technical issues across the teams and be able to collaboratively seek agreement across teams with differing goals and objectives. Prior experience performing software architecture with simulation software products is highly beneficial.

There are times when you will need to be willing to work a flexible schedule when required to support lab development and integration activities to meet program needs. Willing to travel occasionally within the United States if required to meet program needs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 10 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with less than 5 years of experience, or 0 years of related experience with a PhD.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) / Object-Oriented Design (OOD) techniques.
• Experience performing software architecture for engineering teams.
• Experience with C++ and Python programming languages.
• Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• An active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Real-time software development.
• Experience with software development using Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Linux and real-time operating systems.
• Experience with Software and Systems Engineering best practices.
• Experience with DevSecOps processes and tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.