Radiance Technologies

Software Architect

Radiance Technologies$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • U.S. citizenship with a current DoD Top Secret security clearance and SCI eligibility
  • Experience with Army or DoD software engineering principles and standards
  • Experience defining software and hardware interface requirements for complex architectures
  • Experience supporting Agile software development within DoD programs
  • Ability to lead software teams in fast-paced, multi-site environments

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for software architectures in electronic warfare systems
  • Define and document scalable, modular software requirements and specifications
  • Oversee vendor software development for compliance with government standards
  • Promote best practices in software architecture, security, performance, and DevSecOps
  • Identify and document requirements to enhance capability, performance, and cybersecurity
  • Provide technical oversight across the entire software development lifecycle
  • Support and participate in engineering reviews, including design reviews
  • Lead collaboration with Integrated Product Teams across multiple sites

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for Army and DoD customers
  • Engagement in a cross-functional, joint-service environment
  • Contribution to rapid prototyping efforts in electronic warfare
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training
  • Collaboration with leading industry experts and government professionals
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to support electronic warfare (EW) programs for Army and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. This role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise across multiple Army Acquisition Category (ACAT) II programs, including Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) and Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) rapid prototyping efforts. The Software Architect will work within a cross-functional, joint-service environment to define, document, and oversee software architectures for complex EW systems.

Serving in a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity, the role augments a government program office by providing software architecture expertise throughout the full system lifecycle-from requirements definition and source selection through design, development, test and evaluation, training, and sustainment. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Army or DoD systems engineering principles and thrives in dynamic, mission-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for software architectures supporting electronic warfare systems
  • Define and document scalable, modular software requirements, interfaces, and end-item specifications
  • Oversee vendor software development activities to ensure compliance with government requirements and standards
  • Promote best practices in software architecture, security, performance, and DevSecOps implementation
  • Identify and document system and software requirements to improve capability, performance, and cybersecurity
  • Provide technical oversight across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design through deployment and sustainment
  • Support and participate in engineering reviews, including preliminary and critical design reviews
  • Lead and collaborate with software Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across geographically distributed organizations

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • U.S. citizenship with a current DoD Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
  • Experience with Army or DoD software engineering principles, practices, and standards
  • Experience defining software and hardware interface requirements for complex system and subsystem architectures
  • Experience supporting Agile software development practices within DoD programs
  • Ability to lead and coordinate software teams in fast-paced, multi-site development environments

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Army or DoD acquisition organizations in an engineering or advisory capacity
  • Experience supporting contractor and government test activities, including developmental, operational, and software testing
  • Familiarity with software-defined radios (SDRs) and radio frequency (RF) technologies


Working Place:

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Company :

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About Radiance Technologies

Radiance Technologies is a defense contractor that provides systems engineering, technology development, and operational support services to the Department of Defense, intelligence community, and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Radiance Technologies has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has received numerous awards for its work in the defense industry.
Learn more about Radiance Technologies
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$300 million

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