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# Mission Systems Lead Software Architect in Saint Louis

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Saint Louis, OK, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $177,650.0 - $240,350.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/mission-systems-lead-software-architect-saint-louis-31277707

## About the Role

5+ years of experience software development, systems engineering or integrations and test experience with mission systems on tactical platforms
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5+ years of experience in software architecture and design of embedded software systems
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3+ years' experience leading software-related projects or technical teams
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3+ years' experience with requirements, design, development, and test of software systems products
\n, Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience, Familiarity with open architecture constructs like Agile Mission Systems Government Reference Architecture (AMS/GRA), Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), and Open Container Initiative (OCI)

## Description

The Mission Systems Lead Software Architect defines and owns the software architecture for the Mission Systems solution, guides overall design decisions, and manages the architecture through design, implementation, integration, and sustainment. This role will serve as the primary technical point of contact for Mission Systems software across multiple security levels and suppliers. This role sets architecture standards, drives system-level integration and technical conformance, ensures software deliverables are compliant to software design practices and related industry standards. This role will also coordinate with the Digital Engineering Environment team, Systems Engineering, Customers, and Program Leadership., Product Team Architects, and Customers to ensure mission readiness.


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