Principal Solutions Architect

Location: San Diego, CA

Department: Engineering

We are looking for a Principal Solutions Architect to work alongside our balanced agile delivery teams on highly complex DoD projects, specifically the development of a data service for command and control (C2) software. Hypergiant with its partners is building an innovative cloud-based command and control system that seamlessly integrates existing capabilities and provides automation that improves efficiency and effectiveness of mission planning and execution. A perfect candidate is able to write high-quality code, integrate with partner capability providers, and ensure code and product quality. This position will work alongside our development team and other capability providers on highly complex DoD projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Rapid prototyping and demonstration of technical software and hardware solutions in collaboration with developers, designers, product owners, and partner organizations 
• Coordinate solution design and architecture with existing product teams 
• Analyze technical alternatives and document key decisions 
• Address buy / lease / build decisions to support program cost and schedule analysis 
• Document architecture and product roadmap in coordination with developers, designers, and product owners 
• Support development, test, build, and deployment of software applications to unclassified and classified production environments 

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience (6+ with a computer science or engineering degree). 
• 4+ years of experience using CI/CD environments to deliver working software. Proficient with version control and effective collaborative development workflows in a CI/CD environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to transition system design into organized, accessible, and performant software applications using web-compatible programming languages. 
• Exhibit a growth mindset, working with internal staff to increase output and capacity, while also working with partners to increase workshare. 
• Solid understanding of modern application architecture, concepts like asynchronous and concurrent programming, and data mesh / data fabric concepts. 
• Ability to make effective architecture decisions and document them clearly. 
• Penchant for learning new technologies, balanced with strong pragmatic thinking.  
• Active TS/SCI security clearance 
• US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED. Must be eligible to obtain a CAC card for government information systems access. 

Preferred Experience:

• 4+ years application deployment experience on DOD platforms (e.g., Platform One, Big Bang) 
• 4+ years of professional experience with React, Tailwind CSS, or other JavaScript frameworks. 
• Experience with geographic visualization application development 
• Experience with counter-advanced and emerging threats (e.g., counter-UxS, counter-non-kinetic effects) 
• Experience with systems and missions for battlespace awareness across warfighting domains (e.g., space, cyberspace, and electromagnetic) 
• Experience with military decision making and mission planning systems 
• Ability to perform logging and auditing for application troubleshooting and system wide metrics 
• Software/hardware integration and network technology experience  

 
Clearance Requirements 

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information.  Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL).  In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.  

EEOC & Know Your Rights 

Accelint companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: English Spanish 

Pay Scales & Benefits 

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors. 

Benefits include… 

• Paid Time Off 

• Paid Company Holidays 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• Optional HSA and FSA 

• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance 

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• 401k Matching 

• Employee Assistance Program 

About the Company

Accelint is a mission-driven technology company focused on strengthening national security and supporting critical industries. We build the technologies that help operators and organizations see what’s happening, make faster and better decisions, take action with confidence, and stay ready for what comes next. Our work includes advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command and control software, AI-enabled training and simulation, and tools that improve logistics, maintenance, and overall readiness.  

For nearly 30 years we have supported military and civilian agencies across the Department of Defense, U.S. allies and partners, and essential industries. When you join Accelint, your work directly contributes to protecting national security and strengthening the systems our society depends on.  

Accelint brings together the talents of Hypergiant, Forward Slope, Systems Innovation Engineering, SoarTech, and Highbury Defense Group under one mission, with each entity contributing deep expertise in its domain. This role is part of our Forward Slope (FSI) division, which focuses on C2, engineering, cyber, and international programs. FSI integrates complex systems, transforms geospatial and operational data into clear insights, and supports naval, joint, and allied missions with technical rigor and global perspective.