Software Engineering Lead

EOS Defense Systems USA•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

EOS Defense Systems USA is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to direct a small team responsible for designing, developing, testing, and integrating embedded software for Remote Weapon Systems (RWS). The role provides senior technical leadership and sets the team's technical direction while mentoring engineers, managing daily tasking, and maintaining accountability for engineering quality and delivery schedules. Work spans cross-platform software for line-replaceable units (LRUs), command-and-control (C2) interfaces, and discrete electrical signals. The lead collaborates with electrical engineering, including reviewing PCB schematics and component data sheets to verify that hardware aligns with software requirements, and works with systems and mechanical engineering on platform integration. The position is on-site at the company's facility and may require travel to customer reviews, field integration, and live-fire test operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a highly related technical discipline.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible software engineering experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems.
Development experience with Microchip microcontrollers/microprocessors and their development ecosystems.
Experience with C/C++ bare-metal and RTOS programming.
Demonstrated experience working in a government contracting environment.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level U.S. security clearance.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Willingness to travel to customer reviews or test ranges.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
Hands-on experience building custom embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto Project.
Proficiency with DDS publish/subscribe middleware, TCP/UDP sockets, RS-232, and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) protocols.
Experience developing Command and Control (C2) software and integrating EO/IR or radar systems.
Exposure to EO/IR test and evaluation instruments.
Familiarity with AI/Machine Learning concepts and their practical application to automation and targeting software in remote weapon systems.

Responsibilities

Guide the design, development, and integration of software solutions for Remote Weapon Systems as the software team's technical authority.
Mentor and coach engineers and build a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Manage, prioritize, and assign engineering tasks across concurrent programs to optimize team capacity and meet project milestones.
Foster ownership and accountability for product quality, reliability, and on-time delivery.
Maintain engineering schedules, conduct design reviews, and ensure deliverables meet aerospace and defense quality standards.
Partner with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineering leads to integrate software into weapon platform architectures.
Support cross-functional software integration with RWS systems and travel as needed for customer reviews, field integration, and live-fire test operations.
Collaborate with electrical engineering by reviewing PCB schematics and component data sheets to align hardware with software requirements.