Software Engineer Lead

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH

84d • $100,883 - $144,118

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 have TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests, maintains, and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions.
• Designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Ensures software standards are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees