Software Architect

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 154,050 - 278,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 holidays

401K 6% match

Flexible schedules

Stock purchase plan

Technical upskilling

Education and training support

Parental paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Architect to join the INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The role leads a software development team of 20+ engineers, coordinating architecture discussions with Systems Engineering, Test Engineering and PMO.

We expect 15+ years of related experience (or 17+ with a Master's), hands-on full stack development, MBSE and UML/SysML proficiency, and an ACTIVE Secret clearance with TS/SCI potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 15+ years of experience or Master's with 17+ years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience as a senior software engineer performing full stack development.
• Experience leading software engineering teams, code peer reviews, and managing complex project lifecycles.
• Proven track record designing, deploying, and maintaining production systems.
• Experience using AI in the Software Development Lifecycle to increase productivity of the development team.
• Mastery or varied architecture styles.
• Proficiency in Model Based Engineering and leading a team in moving processes into the digital engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of UML and SysML.
• Experience defining and maintaining the implementation schedule and reporting progress, schedule, and risk.
• Must have an ACTIVE Secret clearance with potential to obtain TS/SCI in the future.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (Security+) within 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead Software Architect and senior developers to lead the software development activities of a group of 20+ software developers.
• Participate in and lead discussions at customer meetings, working groups, and technical interchange meetings; provide briefing materials upon request.
• Research, design, prototype and document web architectures, systems interfaces, and user interfaces.
• Guide the development of administrator and user documentation, including reference manuals and installation guides.
• Assist with integration, testing, troubleshooting and fielding of the system.

Skills

Full stack development

Software architecture

Team leadership

MBSE

UML/SysML

AI in SDLC

Documentation

Production deployments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MBSE tools (Cameo/NoMagic)

Database management software

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Architect in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

JOB SUMMARY

The Software Architect is needed to be a member of an Architecture Team that leads and coordinates the activities of a software development team and coordinates discussion and understanding of the software architecture to the Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, and PMO.

Position responsibilities will include:

• Work with our lead Software Architect and senior developers that lead the software development activities of a group of 20+ software developers.
• Participate and lead discussions at customer meetings, working groups, and technical interchange meetings associated with the work performed in this project. Provide project briefing materials upon request.
• Research, design, prototype and document web architectures, systems interfaces, and user interfaces in accordance with customer priorities, industry standards, and policy.
• Guide the development of administrator and user documentation, including reference manuals, installation guides, and data sheets.
• Assist with the integration, testing, troubleshooting and fielding of the system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field and at least 15+ years of related experience or typically a Master's Degree with 17+ years of related experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a Degree.
• MUST have hands-on experience as a senior software engineer performing full stack development.
• Experience leading software engineering teams, conducting code peer reviews, and managing complex project lifecycles.
• A track record of designing, deploying, and maintaining production systems.
• Experience using AI in the Software Development Lifecycle to increase productivity of the development team.
• Mastery or varied architecture styles.
• Expertise using Model Based Engineering and leading a team in the successful completion of moving processes into the digital engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of UML and SysML
• Experienced in defining and maintaining the implementation schedule used for driving performance, objectives, and results.
• Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with Program/Project management customers, reporting on progress, schedule, and risk
• Must have an ACTIVE Secret clearance to be considered and would be eligible to obtain up to a TS/SCI clearance in the future.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +) (Will be required 90 days after hire).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with MBSE tools (prefer Cameo/NoMagic) and related tools.
• Experience with database management software.
• Past Test-Driven Development (TDD) experience a strong plus.
• Familiarity with systems performance analysis.
• Experience working in all phases of the engineering product development lifecycle.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

May 27, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

• Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.