Senior Principal Software Architect

SAIC

📍 Remote Work, AL, United States

Full-time other-general Posted June 13, 2026

Job Description

**Description**

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal Software Architect to join the Joint Range Extension (JRE) software development team. This is a remote role within the U.S.

JRE is a combat-proven datalink gateway that plays a vital role in the defense of the United States and our allies by extending the reach of tactical data across the battlespace and around the globe. As a Senior Principal Software Architect on the team, you’ll play a leading role in shaping JRE’s future.

**Key Responsibilities:**

Architecture Strategy and Design

+ Collaborate with JRE’s chief software architect to define the architectural vision, strategy, and technical roadmap for JRE
+ Contribute to leading the team in making high-level design decisions and technology selections, documenting trade-offs and rationale
+ Produce and maintain architecture artifacts, including an architecture description, component design documentation, architecture diagrams (C4, DoD...