Software Engineering Team Lead - Fully Cleared
About The Position
At Intelliforce, we don’t just build software, we build the environments and tools that allow mission teams to do their best work. In this role, you will lead a high-performing software engineering team focused on improving the daily experience of software developers and reverse engineers operating on mission platforms. This position sits at the intersection of technical leadership, customer engagement, and delivery execution, directly supporting Intelliforce’s core competencies in advanced software engineering, platform enablement, and mission-focused innovation. Schedule and Work Details Location: Emerson Schedule: Full-time, mission-aligned hours Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required)
Requirements
- Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required. Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Twelve or more years of software engineering experience, including demonstrated experience in technical leadership or team lead roles supporting complex development environments.
- Strong background in software engineering with proven technical leadership experience.
- Ability to translate customer needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
- Experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholders or teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with modern software development practices, tooling, and workflows.
- Ability to operate effectively within customer development environments and mission constraints.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading developer productivity or internal tooling teams.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools or platforms.
- Experience working in customer-facing or contract-driven engineering environments.
- Prior exposure to reverse engineering or security-focused engineering efforts.
Responsibilities
- You lead and coordinate the daily work of a software engineering team delivering developer and reverse engineering tooling improvements.
- You serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, managing expectations, priorities, and communication.
- You conduct regular team check-ins to support performance, professional growth, and alignment with mission goals.
- You identify, document, and prioritize technical and operational requirements in partnership with stakeholders.
- You manage onboarding, staffing coordination, and resource planning.
- You provide hands-on technical guidance when needed and help remove blockers.
- You track progress, risks, and dependencies and provide clear, consistent status updates to leadership and customers.
Benefits
- Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
- Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
- Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
- Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
- A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
