Software Architect
Logic is seeking a Software Architect to support a mission-focused effort in the El Segundo area. This role will play a critical part in supporting platform architecture and technical design within an environment where technical expertise, precision, and attention to detail are essential.
In this role, you will work hand in hand with the Principal Engineer to shape the platform's overall design, reference architecture, and key demonstrators, applying broad technical depth across the full stack of large scale, deployed systems. You'll lead high impact architectural decisions, guide end to end solution delivery, and establish foundational best practices that ensure performance, security, and long term sustainability. Collaborating within a small, fast moving team, you'll help define technical direction, integrate modern DevSecOps and cloud native principles, and leverage emerging AI assisted development tools to accelerate innovation across mission critical space communications systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high quality software while maintaining architectural integrity across the stack.
- Lead architectural decision making, setting technical direction and balancing key trade offs.
- Own solutions end to end, from design through deployment and long term stewardship.
- Work autonomously, showing initiative and strong problem solving capability.
- Collaborate closely within a small, high impact team and contribute to shared delivery.
- Operate effectively in a fast moving environment with evolving requirements.
- Shape foundational architecture and establish best practices for long term success.
- Adopt and explore emerging AI assisted development tools to enhance delivery and quality.
Required Qualifications
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required (U.S. citizenship is mandatory) or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position. A clearance active within the last 24 months is considered current.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent field.
- 5 years of applicable experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering large scale, production ready systems.
- Strong cloud and Kubernetes expertise, including ecosystem tooling and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
- Familiarity with GitOps, secure system design, supply chain security, and air gapped environments.
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles.
- Experience with messaging or event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
- Broad technical capability, able to reason across the stack and make sound architectural trade offs.
- Experience with Go, TypeScript, or Java; proficiency with Git workflows, code review, and CI/CD.
- Experience with AI assisted and agentic development tools, including safe integration practices.
- Effective technical communicator able to document and justify architectural decisions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Secret (or higher) clearance.
- Experience supporting government or Department of War (DoW) systems.
- Experience with MILSATCOM, such as AEHF, EPS, WGS, Protected Tactical SATCOM and COMSATCOM.
- Experience with maintaining software requirements alongside systems engineers, and establishing requirements traceability to capabilities.
- Experience integrating DevSecOps principles into software architecture.
- Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP.
Work Conditions
- Work Model: On site.
- Travel: Minimal.
- Work Hours: Standard.
Summary of Benefits
nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.
Position Details
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required (or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance).
- This is a full time role performed on site in El Segundo, CA.
- Compensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $127,000 to $186,000.
Equal Opportunity Employer
nLogic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.