Responsibilities

OBXtek is recruiting for a Software Solutions Architect assigned to support US Space Force’s Space Systems Command, Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta, known as Kobayashi Maru (KM). Kobayashi Maru is responsible for continuously delivering impactful software for space operations. The program office’s mission includes the development and deployment of software for space defense, space domain awareness, and enabling data services.

As the Software Solutions Architect, you will be expected to evaluate existing systems and technologies, as well as on-going development activities and constraints to orchestrate an executable strategy to develop the next generation solutions for (1) orbit determination, (2) decay/re-entry/de-orbit, (3) launch, (4) satellite catalog administration, (5) maneuver processing, (6) breakup/separation processing, (7) rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking, (8) conjunction processing, and (9) sensor tasking and calibration.

Key duties of this role will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Define software system architectures, its main components, their interfaces, and the interactions with each other and externally at the portfolio and enterprise level;
• Design the software system of systems to meeting Key Performance Parameters and Key System Attributes;
• Enforce sound software engineering standards and methods, as well as proper, secure utilization of modern technologies;
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Product Managers, Engineers, and Stakeholders to determine the discrete functional and non-functional requirements for software solutions;
• Create architectural documentation and models to capture software design concepts, user interface layouts, functional workflows, and integration;
• Develop software specifications to support development activities with keen attention to integration, test, dependency, resiliency, risk, constraints, and feasibility;
• Effectively communicate concepts and guidelines at all levels to enable repeatable, secure, rapid software development and deployment;
• Advise on best practices and approaches to software architectures, algorithms, development, patterns, implementation, and integration – while complying with data, platform, test, cost, and schedule constraints;
• Provide development teams with architectural blueprints, workflows, and strategies to ensure delivered software meets mission requirements and user needs;
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues from system level integration and test, down to code issues, defects, and designs;
• Architect the product level, portfolio level, and enterprise level roadmaps to inform development and delivery activities for the next 1 – 4 years;
• Collaborate with requirements management, test community, data layer, platform and infrastructure, risk management, and configuration management to ensure mutual awareness and understand of the overarching design, development, and delivery solution

Your resume must demonstrate the following experience:

• Architecting software solutions for high volume, complex missions
• Successfully executing systems of systems software planning, design, integration, and test
• Designing cloud-native software application architectures and hybrid cloud environments in AWS and Azure
• Delivering software within the DevSecOps framework
• Implementing application security, cloud security, and cybersecurity techniques
• Foundational understanding of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and/or space domain awareness
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, Java, Kotlin, SQL, Kubernetes, and Microservice

This is a hybrid position. Due to the fast-paced nature of the role and the persistent need to access secure networks, you can expect to work on-site at least 3 days per week. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite with the Government customer at an off-base location in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Salary Range: $150k - $200k

Qualifications

US Citizen and possession of a current Secret Clearance

• Minimum 12 years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years of experience at the architect level
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or relevant STEM from an accredited institution

Security Clearance

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law