Senior Software Engineer/Deputy Technical Lead

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

1d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a senior-level Software Engineer to provide software development expertise to Government programs within our C4ISR Systems Division. The selected candidate will serve as a key technical resource for our Government customer, providing hands-on technical direction and leadership for the customer’s software development team. In this role, the candidate will clarify technical details to both technical and non-technical people, identify gaps, and drive practical improvements. The selected candidate must understand the customer’s vision and support the team in evaluating the system’s ability to meet customer requirements, program objectives, and mission needs. The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division’s commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant software engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, engineering, or a related field or additional 5 years of relevant software engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience guiding technical execution across a software team (e.g., senior engineer, technical lead)
Deep expertise in at least one of the following, with working proficiency in the others: C++, Python, Java, web development, and/or scripting
Strong understanding of software system design, development, integration, deployment, testing, and sustainment
Demonstrated experience with software development processes including requirements management, validation and verification, revision control, peer reviews, documentation standards, and quality gates
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences clearly and respectfully
Strong professional presence in complex environments with many stakeholders (i.e., technical, non-technical, Government, military)
Ability to navigate competing priorities and build alignment
Demonstrated problem-solving and judgment under ambiguity
Ability to operate independently while elevating team performance
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and all required program/customer access approvals
Must be willing and able to travel, up to 25% as required by the program

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated deployments and infrastructure as code
Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Experience with data streaming/messaging technologies (e.g., gRPC, Kafka, ZeroMQ)
Comfortable working in a Linux environment
Experience with Agile development frameworks
Familiarity with DoW mission operations networks
Familiarity with DoW cybersecurity standards and procedures
Active Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Provide software development expertise to Government programs within our C4ISR Systems Division.
Serve as a key technical resource for our Government customer.
Provide hands-on technical direction and leadership for the customer’s software development team.
Clarify technical details to both technical and non-technical people.
Identify gaps and drive practical improvements.
Understand the customer’s vision and support the team in evaluating the system’s ability to meet customer requirements, program objectives, and mission needs.