Software Architect Contract Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical leadership and architecture expertise to shape the future of national security SATCOM? You understand complex mission environments, evolving requirements, and how software must integrate across ground, space, and cyber domains. Your ability to translate user needs into technical architectures, interface definitions, and DevSecOps-aligned solutions makes you an essential part of delivering resilient SATCOM capabilities.

As a Software Architect on our Strategic SATCOM team, you'll help the U.S. Space Force build and modernize mission-critical systems that enable global communications and decision superiority. You'll design software architectures using model-based engineering, define open-system interfaces, drive modernization strategies, and guide development teams toward secure, scalable solutions. You'll lead architecture reviews, evaluate technology options, create digital engineering artifacts, and deliver recommendations to government decision makers.

You'll collaborate with software developers, cyber engineers, SATCOM operators, systems engineers, and acquisition leads to ensure the architecture remains aligned with mission needs and integrates effectively with the broader SATCOM enterprise. You'll also apply Zero Trust principles, support RMF activities, and help ensure cyber resilience throughout the architecture.

At Booz Allen, you'll grow your expertise through hands-on mission support, access to emerging technologies, continuous learning opportunities, and the ability to pursue in-demand certifications. Your career is only limited by your appetite for impact.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, enterprise software design, or digital engineering

• 5+ years of experience with SATCOM, space systems, ground systems, or C2 software environments

• Experience developing system or software architectures using UML, SysML, DoDAF, UPDM, or UAF

• Experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), service decompositions, and API definitions

• Experience designing cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience aligning architecture with cybersecurity frameworks and working in Agile environments or SAFe

• Knowledge of secure coding and Zero Trust-aligned design principles

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting MILSATCOM programs, Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS), or similar DoD systems

• Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Sparx EA

• Experience designing solutions for hybrid cloud environments

• Experience integrating AI, ML, or automation into enterprise software systems

• Knowledge of modern waveform processing, signal routing, or SATCOM network architectures

• Knowledge of acquisition processes, technical baselines, configuration control, and systems integration

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, ESEP, CISSP, CSSLP, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification

• Ability to obtain a Security+ CE or CISSP Certification within 6 months of start date

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.