Lead, Software Engineer - Technical Lead - TS Clearance
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, TS-cleared Software Engineer to lead a new mission area and provide technical leadership across software and infrastructure teams. The role is based onsite at Patrick Space Force Base in Melbourne, Florida, and requires an active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI. The candidate must hold CompTIA Security+ or a higher-level certification, or be able to obtain an eligible certification within six months of accepting the position. The Technical Lead deploys and maintains secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective applications in AWS; integrates cloud-native services, databases, and application components across distributed environments; and applies software engineering practices throughout the development lifecycle. The role collaborates with engineering, cyber, and mission teams and engages daily with customers to understand operational needs and refine application functionality. It also supports varied mission areas and evolving priorities, with openness to field assignments. The position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering and at least nine years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least seven years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of relevant experience is required. Experience moving research or prototype capabilities into operational software for classified DoD missions is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering and at least 9 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.
- Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
- CompTIA Security+ certification or any DoD IAT Level II certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of accepting the position.
- Ability to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base.
- Experience applying software engineering practices including code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities involving advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user interaction.
- Familiarity with Agile development processes and creating stories for team resolution.
- Strong experience developing and deploying applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Proficiency with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, Vue, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Experience developing back-end services and APIs using Java, Python, Node.js, .NET, or similar technologies.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and application integration patterns.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or other relational or non-relational databases.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data.
- Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools supporting classified DoD mission environments.
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expert support to the customer API user group and resolve customer issues.
- Apply change management experience to assess customer requests against contract scope.
- Deploy and maintain applications in AWS, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective.
- Integrate cloud-native services, databases, and application components across distributed environments.
- Apply software engineering best practices across the development lifecycle, including code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with system engineers, cloud engineers, cyber teams, and mission stakeholders to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Interact with customers daily to understand operational needs, gather feedback, and refine application functionality.
- Prepare architectural designs, implementation plans, and technical roadmaps aligned with organizational and mission goals.
- Produce and maintain documentation for system design, application architecture, deployment procedures, and sustainment activities.
- Deliver professional presentations and technical briefings, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable information.
- Support varied mission areas and adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
- Be open to field assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
