Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL

Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect (TS/SCI with Poly)

📍 Location: Palm Bay, FL (100% Onsite)
🏢 Industry: Aerospace & Defense
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🗓️ Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
💰 Compensation: $140,000 – $180,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect to lead the design, modernization, and long-term evolution of a containerized microservices platform supporting mission-critical applications.

This is a highly technical architecture role focused on DevOps engineering, containerization, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices while partnering closely with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced DevOps Architect, Platform Architect, Software Architect, or Cloud Infrastructure Architect who enjoys designing scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps & Platform Architecture

• Lead the architecture and design of Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Develop scalable, secure, and resilient distributed system architectures.

• Define platform roadmaps and long-term modernization strategies.

• Establish architecture standards and engineering best practices.

Containerization & Orchestration

• Design and implement containerized application environments.

• Drive technical decisions around container orchestration platforms.

• Improve platform scalability, availability, and operational resilience.

• Guide platform standardization across engineering teams.

CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation

• Design modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.

• Improve build, release, deployment, and monitoring processes.

• Promote DevOps best practices across the software lifecycle.

Software Architecture

• Produce detailed architectural designs and interface specifications.

• Define deployment models and technical design documentation.

• Support API integration and service-to-service communication.

• Evaluate architecture tradeoffs and recommend improvements.

Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture and design reviews.

• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance.

• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience

OR

• Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

OR

• 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Security Clearance

✔ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required)

Required Technical Expertise

DevOps & Platform Engineering

• DevOps Architecture

• Platform Engineering

• Distributed Systems Architecture

• Microservices Architecture

• Docker

CI/CD & Automation

• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Configuration Management

• Automated Deployments

Container Technologies

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• OpenShift (or similar orchestration platforms)

Software Architecture

• API Design

• Service-to-Service Communication

• Distributed Systems

• Platform Modernization

Security & Reliability

• Secure Platform Engineering

• Scalability & Performance Optimization

• System Reliability & Observability

• Infrastructure Resilience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Kubernetes

• OpenShift

• Docker Enterprise

• Infrastructure Automation

• Platform Modernization

• Enterprise DevOps

• Cloud-Native Platforms

• Large-Scale Distributed Systems

Strong experience producing:

• Architecture documentation

• Technical design artifacts

• Interface specifications

• Engineering decision records

Must-Have Skills

Architecture

• Docker-Based Architecture

• Microservices

• Distributed Systems

• Platform Engineering

DevOps

• CI/CD Pipelines

• Infrastructure as Code

• Configuration Management

• Deployment Automation

Leadership

• Technical Leadership

• Architecture Reviews

• Engineering Mentorship

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Infrastructure

• Kubernetes / OpenShift

• API Integration

• Secure Platform Engineering

• Monitoring & Observability

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph?

2. How many years of experience do you have in DevOps engineering, software architecture, or platform architecture?

3. Have you designed and implemented Docker-based microservices architectures?

4. What experience do you have with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift?

5. Have you designed and implemented enterprise CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code solutions?

6. Have you produced detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and deployment models?

7. Do you have experience designing secure distributed systems, APIs, and service-to-service communication patterns?

8. Have you led architecture reviews, mentored engineering teams, and driven technical direction?

9. What tools or technologies have you used for infrastructure automation and configuration management?

10. Are you able to work onsite full-time in Palm Bay, Florida?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Be an experienced DevOps or Platform Architect with deep expertise in distributed systems.

• Have extensive experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Possess strong Kubernetes or OpenShift experience.

• Be comfortable defining enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps.

• Thrive in highly collaborative engineering environments.

• Demonstrate strong mentoring, communication, and technical leadership skills.

• Balance hands-on engineering with strategic architectural decision-making.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Experience

10–15+ Years

Architecture

DevOps, Platform & Microservices

Containerization

Docker

Orchestration

Kubernetes / OpenShift

DevOps

CI/CD, IaC, Configuration Management

Software

API Design, Distributed Systems

Location

Palm Bay, FL

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Schedule

9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Compensation

$140K – $180K

Relocation

Available

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Deep expertise in DevOps architecture and distributed systems.

• Strong experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Ability to architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions.

• Proven success implementing CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation strategies.

• Strong technical leadership with experience mentoring engineering teams.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to drive platform modernization while ensuring operational reliability and long-term maintainability.

Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration | Aerospace & Defense | Waco, TX

Lead Electrical Engineer – Aircraft Systems Integration

📍 Waco, Texas (100% Onsite)
💰 $150,000 - $170,000 Base Salary
🚚 Relocation Assistance Available
🕒 9/80 Schedule – Every Other Friday Off
✈️ Aerospace, Defense & Aircraft Modification Programs

Design the Systems That Power Mission-Critical Aircraft

An industry-leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support advanced aircraft modification and systems integration programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys hands-on engineering, solving complex integration challenges, and seeing their designs deployed on real-world aircraft platforms.

You'll play a key role in the design, integration, testing, and verification of aircraft electrical systems, supporting major avionics upgrades, mission system integrations, power distribution systems, and aircraft modernization initiatives.

Whether your experience comes from aerospace, transportation, automotive, military vehicles, rail, heavy equipment, industrial controls, or other complex electrical systems environments, this role offers the chance to apply your expertise to some of the most advanced airborne platforms in operation today.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This isn't a desk-only design role.

You'll be involved throughout the full engineering lifecycle—from requirements and design through integration, troubleshooting, aircraft testing, and operational deployment.

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams while gaining direct exposure to aircraft systems, advanced avionics technologies, and mission-critical defense programs.

Highlights include:

• Work directly on operational aircraft platforms

• Lead complex electrical integration and modification projects

• Design and validate aircraft power and signal interfaces

• Participate in lab testing and aircraft testing activities

• Influence technical solutions and engineering decisions

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

• Outstanding long-term growth opportunities within aerospace and defense

What You'll Be Doing

Aircraft Electrical Systems Design

• Design and develop electrical integration solutions for aircraft modification programs

• Support avionics upgrades and aircraft systems modernization initiatives

• Develop electrical interface designs and power distribution solutions

• Apply electrical requirements and design standards to complex integration efforts

• Generate professional engineering drawings, documentation, and technical reports

Systems Integration & Verification

• Support integration of electrical, avionics, and mission systems

• Evaluate wiring architectures, signal interfaces, and power requirements

• Verify electrical interfaces and system compatibility

• Troubleshoot integration issues and identify root causes

• Support hardware installation and aircraft modification activities

Testing & Validation

• Develop electrical test plans and verification procedures

• Conduct testing in laboratory and aircraft environments

• Analyze test results and resolve technical issues

• Support qualification, acceptance, and operational testing activities

• Ensure systems meet performance and customer requirements

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical leader within the Electrical Engineering team

• Support project planning, budget tracking, and schedule management

• Mentor and develop junior engineers

• Coordinate activities across engineering disciplines

• Drive technical excellence and engineering best practices

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

AND

• Minimum 9 years of relevant engineering experience

OR

• Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

OR

• 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Required Technical Experience

• Electrical systems integration

• Wiring and signal interface design

• Electrical design for complex systems

• Troubleshooting and verification testing

• Interface control and systems integration activities

• Experience with at least one electrical CAD platform

CAD Tool Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Visual Engineer

• AutoCAD Electrical

• Capital Harness

• Similar electrical design and harness development tools

Highly Preferred Experience

Wire Harness & Interconnect Design

Candidates with experience in:

• Wire harness design

• Electrical routing

• Connector selection

• Signal integrity

• Power distribution systems

• Interface design

will be especially attractive.

Industry-specific aerospace experience is not required. Candidates from other complex engineering environments with strong electrical integration backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Aerospace & Military Standards

Exposure to any of the following is beneficial:

• SAE AS50881

• MIL-STD-704

• MIL-E-7016

• SAE ARP4754

• MIL-STD-461

• MIL-STD-810

• MIL-STD-882

• MIL-HDBK-516

Additional Preferred Experience

• Aircraft systems integration

• Avionics upgrades

• Military aircraft modification programs

• Power distribution systems

• Digital and analog signal interfaces

• System troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Engineering leadership or task leadership experience

Technical Knowledge Areas

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of:

• Digital and analog signal interfaces

• Voltage drop considerations

• Timing requirements

• Data communications and handshaking protocols

• Electrical power distribution

• System-level integration challenges

• Verification and validation processes

Work Environment

This role combines office, laboratory, and aircraft environments.

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Working directly on aircraft

• Operating in aircraft hangars

• Climbing into and around aircraft

• Supporting installation and test activities

• Working in confined areas when necessary

• Participating in hands-on troubleshooting efforts

Security Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be U.S. Citizens

• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

Preferred

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Travel & Schedule

✈️ Less than 10% travel

🕒 9/80 Schedule

Enjoy every other Friday off while supporting exciting aerospace programs.

Occasional overtime may be required based on program schedules and testing activities.

Compensation & Benefits

💰 Base Salary: $150,000 - $170,000

Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plans

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

• Interview travel reimbursement

• Professional development opportunities

• Long-term career advancement within a growing aerospace organization

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to work on highly visible aircraft modernization and systems integration programs where your engineering expertise will directly influence the performance, reliability, and capability of mission-critical aircraft.

You'll join a team that values technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while offering exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and complex engineering challenges.

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong systems integration and wire harness design experience looking for your next career-defining opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.