Software Lead and Integration Manager

IESE Solutions•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

IESE Solutions is seeking a Software Lead and Integration Manager to bridge the engineering team and user communities and support seamless user experiences. The role leads a U.S. Space Force team of physicists, systems engineers, and software developers developing software for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy end users. The position leads a cross-functional team evaluating physics-based concepts, designing and testing software, and implementing end-to-end solutions. It applies knowledge of radio frequency (RF) and space weather concepts to translate scientific needs into scalable, mission-driven software. The role combines hands-on coding and code review across the stack with strategic direction and mentorship for engineering and science personnel. It also requires collaboration across disciplines, clear communication of complex technical concepts to stakeholders, and alignment between scientific objectives and software development. The successful candidate takes initiative, anticipates needs, seeks improvements, and contributes ideas in a dynamic, mission-focused environment. The job is located at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado. IESE Solutions describes itself as a growing small engineering firm focused on people, customers, and uninterrupted high-quality work. It offers a competitive and flexible compensation package based on qualifications, clearance eligibility, and role. Salary offers consider factors including location, education, clearance, skills, experience, responsibilities, and training. The company is an equal opportunity employer fostering merit, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Experience with scientific concepts related to radio frequency (RF), the electromagnetic spectrum, or space weather.
Experience with full-stack development.
Experience interacting with technical and non-technical audiences at varying levels.
Experience leading highly technical teams.
Ability to read and program in Python, JavaScript, or C/C++, and work with frameworks such as React, Angular, REST, or GraphQL.
Ability to coordinate and drive outcomes across cross-functional science, software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.

Nice To Haves

Experience with radar systems or radar modeling and signal processing.
Experience working with Kubernetes or software factories.
Experience with requirements analysis.
Ability to run and evaluate complex simulation frameworks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
TS/SCI clearance.
Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering; a doctorate in one of these fields is a plus.
Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 2 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Lead a U.S. Space Force cross-functional team of physicists, systems engineers, and software developers.
Evaluate physics-based concepts, design and test software, and implement end-to-end solutions.
Translate scientific needs involving RF and space weather into scalable, mission-driven software solutions.
Read, program, and review code across the software stack.
Provide strategic direction and mentorship to engineering and science personnel.
Coordinate and drive outcomes across science, software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
Communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders and align scientific objectives with software development efforts.
Anticipate needs, take initiative to address challenges, and contribute improvement ideas.

Benefits

Company 401(k) contribution up to 10% of qualifying salaries, with no employee match required, subject to the company’s vesting plan.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Discretionary performance bonus.
Federal holidays and paid time off.
Flexible hours.
Continuous education sponsorship.
Career opportunities to participate in next-generation space sensing enterprise ground system integration, test, and deployment, and to develop professional skills and networks.