Lead Software Engineer

This position is for a software team lead who is self-motivated and leads their team by exemplifying a positive approach, strong work ethic, and taking ownership and accountability for their work.Producing plans for execution of software tasks in support of program requirements within budget and schedule constraintsProviding accurate and timely status of budget, schedule, and technical issuesManaging software engineers assigned to the program, ensuring program milestones are met within cost and schedule constraints while maintaining focus on quality and customer needs. Coordinate with other program leadership to ensure appropriate engineers are assigned to the program.Supporting other program leadership as required.Managing all software tasks assigned to the program by planning tasking assignments, tracking tasks to closure, supporting software engineers on a day-to-day basis, and performing task decomposition as required.Ensuring all program requirements are met, program risks are identified and mitigated, and company processes are followed by the software team.Coordinating with other program leads to ensure program completes successfully.Work in a team environment, throughout the lifecycle of the program, using either Waterfall or Agile methodologiesQualifications and Education Requirements BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience requiredA minimum of 10 years Software engineering experienceExperience supporting military or defense programsAbility to apply sound engineering principles and develop innovative solutionsDemonstrated ability to design, develop, document, test and debug simulation software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutionsExcellent communication skills including oral, written, interpersonal, and listeningProven success in a fast-paced development environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressureAbility to provide and receive constructive criticismFlexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work and site travel (CONUS) Active DoD Secret Clearance within a five-year investigation periodDue to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Preferred Skills Experience with continuous integration, automated testing frameworks, build management, artifact management preferredMS Windows Linux, Unix, Qt, DDS experienceExperience with Aerodynamics design and RF SystemsExperience with Flight Simulation andor Radar SystemsFamiliarity with aircraft avionics 1553 protocol and simulator experienceExperience working in a production environmentKnowledge of different testing methodologies (e.g., WhiteGrayBlack box testing)Prior Military ExperienceSecurity Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Salary Range: $117,900 - $147,400 Please note: The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market.Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Created: 2025-02-21