For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.
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Position DescriptionThe Software Architect will assist migrating legacy tools to the cloud while delivering new capabilities built upon decades of environmental science and celestial studies to increase the immediate awareness and risks to DoW Infrastructure and Systems, advancing Space Weather Forecasting capabilities.
Provides architectural and big picture oversight for development of new or enhanced products. Articulates the architectural vision, conceptualizes and experiments with alternative architectural approaches, creates models and component and interface specification documents, and validates the architecture against requirements and assumptions. Work with various product developers, product managers, and customer application experts to create software products containing required features and modifications. Provide technical advice to other departments within the organization and may be responsible for integrating components built by product developers. May lead a team of planning analysts responsible for research and technical assistance for a user group. Works without supervision on highly complex projects. Wide latitude for independent judgment. Highly skilled with extensive proficiency and a firm understanding of the following: Cloud deployments, DevOps, Software Development and Modern UI Frameworks.
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience in a software engineering related field
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in software development, including at least 3 years as a Software Architect or IT Systems Architect. Must demonstrate extensive knowledge of software and application design principles, architectural best practices, and related frameworks.
• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI should one be required.
• Proficiency in software development and coding across various languages such as: Java, JavaScript, C/C++, Python, FORTRAN, etc.
• Strong understanding of modeling and engineering methodologies such as Unified Modeling Language (UML) and of Department Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
• Experience designing modern applications optimized for deployment in an AWS Cloud environment.
Qualifications Desired
• Active TS/SCI
• Recent experience with AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, IRIS, OpenAI, etc.
• Recent experience supporting the Department of War (DoW), U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Vehicles (e.g., satellites), or similarly complex systems such as those found in aerospace engineering.
• Strong technical mindset with exceptional attention to detail, along with high-quality organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to analyze and decompose complex scientific or operational requirements into actionable software features for implementation by development teams.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent experience in designing and deploying cloud-based systems using Amazon Web Services.
Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Secret
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes
REAL ID Requirement
This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.
Benefits
At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.
Export Control and Licensing
This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.
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EEO Statement
ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience in a software engineering related field
- Minimum of 6+ years progressive software development experience, including at least 3 years as a Software Architect or IT Systems Architect
- Possess a minimum of Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI if required
- Proficiency in software development and coding across languages such as Java, JavaScript, C/C++, Python, FORTRAN
- Strong understanding of modeling and engineering methodologies such as UML and DoDAF
- Experience designing modern applications optimized for deployment in an AWS Cloud environment
- U.S. citizenship
- Proven knowledge of software and application design principles and architectural best practices
- Experience with cloud deployments and DevOps practices
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent experience (preferred)
- Active TS/SCI (desired)
- Recent experience with AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, IRIS, OpenAI (desired)
- Recent experience supporting Department of War, U.S. Space Force, or space systems (desired)
- Proven ability to decompose complex scientific or operational requirements into software features (desired)
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills (desired)
What We Do
ENSCO, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, represent a more than $190+ million international technology enterprise with 750+ employees headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area. For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO operates in the aerospace, national security, and surface transportation sectors. ENSCO serves customers in cutting-edge, mission-critical environments where safety, security, reliability, and resilience are of paramount importance. ENSCO field offices and subsidiaries, representatives and partnerships are located throughout the United States and around the world.
