Senior Missile Defense Systems Architect

EEOC

. Develop and improve software technology for national defense capabilities .

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, California, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GRPCKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and improve software technology for national defense capabilities
Translate external interfaces into technical solutions
Lead software prototype solutions using Agile development
Guide a team in developing best solutions for customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience developing software architectures, Agile methodologies, system integration
5+ years of experience with Missile Defense Weapons Systems or Fire Control Systems
Engineering integration for DoD, government agencies, or commercial programs
Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Software messaging bus systems (JMS, Zenoh, MQTT, gRPC, ProtoBuf)
Software development within Agile framework and DevSecOps (CI/CD)
Knowledge of SysML, DoDAF, UAF, Zero Trust principles
Leadership ability in a cross-functional team
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

software architectureAgile methodologiessystem integrationMissile Defense Weapons SystemsFire Control SystemscontainerizationorchestrationKubernetessoftware messaging bus systemsDevSecOps

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional team guidance

Certifications

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree