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# Chief Software Architect for Missile Defense System

- **Company:** CFD Research Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Software Architecture, Simulation Software, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b16af4b3392d79d6

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical solutions implementation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Security Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance (must maintain throughout contract performance).

 * Experience: 15+ years of experience in software architecture, model-based engineering (MBSE), and missile defense systems.
 * Technical Proficiency: Expertise in high-level object-oriented architecture, DevSecOps implementation frameworks, and cross-platform technical vision.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field (Master's preferred)., * In-depth understanding of secure containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift) within DoD infrastructures.
 * Excellent technical presentation skills for communication with senior government stakeholders.

## Description

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five
years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com


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