Software Project Lead-Defense
About The Position
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster. Pratt Miller is seeking a qualified Software Project Lead to join our team, supporting a variety of software projects across the defense industry. This position will contribute to the development of software solutions, working in a collaborative team environment to deliver high-quality products throughout the full product lifecycle. The Software Project Lead will collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, as well as with external partners, to ensure successful delivery of software solutions in defense engineering projects. A successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong technical expertise and a focus on continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in software engineering or related field.
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks and working in engineering prototype environments.
- Experience with Agile practices in the delivery of technical software solutions.
- Knowledge of software engineering practices, including CI/CD, unit testing, and version control.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in the defense or aerospace industry is a plus but not required.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and simulation tools is a plus.
- Knowledge of defense-specific requirements and experience with DoD projects is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Implement, verify, and deliver software solutions individually or as part of a team.
- Collaborate with project teams to support software solutions across defense initiatives.
- Promote adherence to process, patterns, practices, and technologies for delivering solutions.
- Collaborate with the Technical Lead to identify the technology and skills needed for solution delivery.
- Participate in requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to provide insights into potential solutions.
- Work effectively with both internal and external teams, including remote partners.
- Ensure the execution of code reviews, design reviews, and product requirement discussions.
- Use agile methodologies to manage workflows and improve team productivity.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, tackling challenges with minimal guidance and demonstrating an entrepreneurial mindset.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
