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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - **Company:** CACI International Inc. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,600.0 - $252,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Program Optimization, Firmware, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Signal Processing, Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Software Defined Radio - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkhi4a ## About the Role _Required_** **: + 10 years of proven experience in RF software architecture and design. + In-depth knowledge of RF technologies, including antenna design, signal processing, modulation techniques, and wireless communications protocols. + Experience with RF software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Python). + Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and embedded systems. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. + Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Experience with defining and enforcing technical standards and best practices. **_Desired_** : + Familiar with SDR (Software-Defined Radio) platforms and technologies. + Knowledge of cybersecurity principles as applied to RF systems. + Experience with agile development methodologies. + Track record of successful project delivery in RF systems and software development. ## Description CACI is looking for recognized master of software architecture to implement innovative processes and standards, which will enable a multidisciplinary engineering team to meet the requirements of a mission critical force protection system. The chosen Software Architect is responsible for designing and developing advanced software architectures for Radio Frequency (RF) systems. This role involves evaluating design tradeoffs, defining technical standards, and ensuring the seamless integration of software and firmware components within complex RF solutions. The Software Architect will work closely with RF hardware engineers, system designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-performance, reliable RF systems. The Software Architect will communicate risks and opportunities with the program executive leadership. Responsibilities + Software Architecture Design: Create and refine software architectures specifically for RF systems, ensuring they meet both functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and reliability. + Design Tradeoffs: Evaluate and balance design tradeoffs to optimize the performance and efficiency of RF systems software components. + Technical Standards: Define and enforce technical standards for RF systems software and firmware to ensure consistency, interoperability, and maintainability. + Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with RF hardware engineers, system architects, and other domain experts to integrate software components within RF systems. + Requirements Definition: Support the definition and refinement of high-level and non-functional requirements for RF systems, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder needs. + Component Identification: Determine the necessary software solution components and subsystems for RF systems, including their interfaces and interactions. + Technical Direction: Provide clear technical direction and guidance to other staff regarding the implementation of RF software architectures. + System Optimization: Collaborate with RF system engineers to optimize the performance and efficiency of software components within the larger RF system context. + Prototyping and Simulation: Utilize RF simulation tools and environments to prototype and validate software designs. + Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation of software architectures, design decisions, and technical standards. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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