System Integration and Architecture Lead

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

System Integration and Architecture Lead The Opportunity: At a certain point, sof tware design can start to look like clairvoyance. You’ve developed so many organization-wide sof tware architectures that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technical challenge, but you can also anticipate future concerns. That’s because you’re a sof tware architect with deep experience in sof tware development, scalable data platforms, and rigorous test and evaluation ( T & E ) pipelines. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the sof tware technology supporting flight sciences testing and expand digital twin adoption. On our team, you'll translate your customer’s sof tware needs and future goals into a plan by developing and implementing effective architecture artifacts, sof tware design specifications, API and integration contracts, and secure sof tware lifecycle processes. You’ll use the latest sof tware control systems like Git, CI / CD platforms, and AWS services to design an effective sof tware architecture. Your technical expertise will be vital as you lead the building of integrated capabilities such as technology pipelines, data assimilation services, AI services, and AI test-agent interfaces using Agile development met hods, Python or C++, and secure-by-design deployment approaches. In this role, you’ll directly impact advanced technology in defense T & E by architecting sof tware that enables confidence-driven digital twins and AI test agents—physics-informed, uncertainty-aware systems that learn from flight data and support safe, information-maximizing test campaigns. With your advanced technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, you’ll guide a team that develops the best solutions for our customers. Work with us as we transform the future of technology in defense T & E for the better. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: Experience designing and documenting sof tware architectures for real-time or near real-time systems using data assimilation, advanced science and technology models, or decision-support pipelines in defense, aerospace, or regulated environments Knowledge of distributed systems, API design, secure integration patterns such as zero-t rus t, CUI handling per DoDI 5200.48 or NIST SP 800-171, and modern DevOps or CI / CD practices Ability to collaborate with multi-partner teams, align architecture to technical met rics and IV & V expectations, and produce clear architecture artifacts such as diagrams, specs, and interface contracts Ability to obtain a Secret clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Sof tware Engineering, or Systems Engineering and 5 years of experience in sof tware architecture, or 9 years of experience in sof tware architecture in lieu of a degree Nice If You Have: Experience with digital twin pipelines, uncertainty quantification ( UQ ) toolchains, federated learning or secure aggregation, or AI / ML integration in safety-critical or T&E contexts Knowledge of flight sciences test, government-furnished reference models such as high-fidelity models, or DoW delivery and evidence narratives Ability to mentor junior architects and developers Ability to present architecture decisions to technical and research leadership Secret clearance Master’s degree in Computer Science, Sof tware Engineering, or a related technical field AWS Certified Solutions Architect or CISSP Certification Agile or Architecture Certifications Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information . Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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