Software Engineer Lead
About The Position
Lead software engineering efforts supporting intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems for Department of Defense customers. As a Software Engineer Lead, you will lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and systems for complex DoD intelligence and mission systems. You will develop and integrate mission capabilities for next-generation SIGINT, EW, and Cyber Operations platforms. You will architect and implement software solutions applying modern development methodologies including Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices. You will lead software engineering teams in delivering scalable, secure, and mission-critical applications. You will design and develop software components, firmware, and computing systems software for non-IT related engineering or scientific disciplines. You will interface with product managers, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams across government and industry partners. You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior software engineers.
Requirements
- Active Secret security clearance (required)
- Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Mathematics with concentration in computer science
- 10+ years of professional experience with software engineering
- Strong experience with applying programming concepts in professional environments using languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar
- Demonstrated experience with modern software development methodologies including Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices
- Experience designing, developing, and deploying production software applications
- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices
- Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows
- Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification
- Experience with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms
- Experience with DevSecOps pipeline tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, or Fortify
- Experience with Web Technologies such as Angular, React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS
- Experience with database programming including SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience in microservice architectures and API development
- Working knowledge of signal processing fundamentals and RF systems
- Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, or GNU Radio for signal processing applications
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or on-premises cloud solutions
- Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and secure coding practices
- Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system security authorization processes
- Familiarity with Intelligence Community systems and data formats
- Experience supporting government program offices in intelligence or defense sectors
- Knowledge of distributed computing, parallel processing, or high-performance computing
Responsibilities
- Design and implement complex software architectures using modern programming languages and frameworks
- Lead development of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications for SIGINT, EW, and Cyber solutions
- Develop and maintain distributed and asynchronous programming models for mission systems
- Design and document hardware/software interfaces between system components
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and deployment automation using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible
- Develop microservices architectures and service-based applications with RESTful APIs
- Write and maintain scripts using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and deployment
- Design production-grade applications with security, diagnostics, maintainability, scalability, auditing, and complex multi-layer troubleshooting capabilities
- Integrate systems with enterprise services, databases, and cloud architectures
- Apply software standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system lifecycle
- Conduct code reviews, develop coding standards, and ensure software quality and security compliance
- Develop technical documentation including software design documents, API specifications, and user guides
- Solve complex technical problems and recommend enhancements to software architecture
- Support integration and test events including development, operational, and acceptance testing
Benefits
- flexible time off
- robust learning resources
- competitive compensation
- competitive benefits
- learning and development opportunities
- comprehensive benefits
- healthcare
- wellness
- financial
- retirement
- family support
- continuing education
- time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
