Software Engineer Lead (Mgr Software Engineering 1) - 25623

HII's Mission Technologies division • Dayton, OH

90d • $100,883 - $139,118

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineer Lead to guide our growing software development team through strategic planning, technical execution, and day-to-day operations. This newly created role blends hands-on software expertise with leadership and supervisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned developer with a passion for mentoring, process improvement, and driving programmatic success across multiple projects. As the Software Engineer Lead, you will serve as the technical and operational anchor for the team—ensuring high-quality code delivery, fostering collaboration, and aligning development efforts with organizational goals.

Requirements

• 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript)
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire teams
• Minimum Secret clearance is required to start
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline
• Experience leading teams in an Agile or DevOps environment
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with CUDA
• Background in government, defense, or regulated industries (if applicable)
• Proven success in scaling teams, optimizing workflows, or implementing new technologies

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight across all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Supervise and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering growth and accountability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Review code, guide architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices and standards
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, balancing short-term needs with long-term scalability
• Lead sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to maintain agile momentum
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for software team members
• Champion continuous improvement in development workflows, tools, and team culture
• Generate annual budget requests and track expenses throughout the fiscal year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees