Software Architect for Mission-Critical Systems, TS/SCI

IGNITE; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite seeks a driven Software Architect for NASIC support in Dayton, OH. You will define and guide architecture models, align with value streams, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable systems.

Locations available: Dayton, OH; Huntsville, AL; St. Louis, MO. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one, and a strong background in MBSE/architectural practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a software architect and/or software engineer.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Knowledge of object‑oriented programming languages, including Golang, Java, C++, or Python.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• US Citizenship and Top Secret Clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Defines, creates and updates software system architectures and guides its implementation with Software Engineers and Software Developers.
• Analyzes architecture and engineering data to solve complex problems, recommend solutions, and improve products and processes.
• Identifies and defines system architectures that streamline internal development and operations in the team. Creates and documents functional and detailed design architectures.
• Ensures the system is secure, resilient, observable, and able to evolve as new customers and features are added.
• Drives long‑term modernization and technology direction.
• Actively engages with Product Owners and technical teammates to aid in translating customer requirements into system requirements.
• Leads architecture definition and concepts within a system.
• Works closely with Solution Architects and System Engineering, ensuring system architectures align with the value stream architecture.
• Collaborates to define, scope, and refine architecture backlog items.
• Mentors, guides, and coaches Software Engineers and Developers on the practices of system and solution architectures.

Skills

Golang

Java

C++

Python

Communication skills

Organizational skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MBSE

Structurizr (C4 modeling)

ADR (Architecture Decision Records)

Zero-trust architectures

Job description

Ignite seeks a driven Software Architect for NASIC support in Dayton, OH. You will define and guide architecture models, align with value streams, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable systems.

Locations available: Dayton, OH; Huntsville, AL; St. Louis, MO. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one, and a strong background in MBSE/architectural practices.