Systems Integration Lead – Senior Software Engineer (Cleared)

TECHFORGE Solutions•Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

TECHFORGE Solutions is hiring a senior software engineer to serve as Systems Integration Lead on an Air Force modernization program. The role is the primary technical authority to the client and leads integration across software, hardware, data, and training efforts for fifth-generation and modernizing aircraft systems. It is a hands-on leadership position involving technical decision-making in customer and program meetings, clear communication of complex technical information to leadership, and execution with limited oversight. The position is based on-site in Dayton, Ohio, with remote work available for personnel with special access. Travel may be required up to 25%. An active Top Secret clearance is required by the posting; the required qualifications also state an active Secret clearance or higher. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to pass a background check. TECHFORGE Solutions is an aerospace and defense company delivering solutions in aerospace systems, autonomy, cloud, cybersecurity, data science, and enterprise risk governance. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance or higher; able to pass a background check. The posting separately states that an active Top Secret clearance is required.
10 or more years of software engineering experience related to fifth-generation fighter aircraft or an aircraft system in modernization or sustainment.
6 or more years of professional software development experience, including 3 or more years in C/C++ and 1 or more year in Python or Java.
Proven experience leading systems integration across software, hardware, and data on DoD programs.
Working knowledge of Agile or iterative development and DoD acquisition and life-cycle processes.
Experience with weapon systems security engineering and cryptographic systems.
Experience with industry DevOps, source control, and CI/CD tools, such as Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Confluence, Jira, and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of classification handling and marking protocols.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years, master’s degree plus 7 years, or Ph.D. plus 5 years in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related field. 15 or more years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics.
Experience with JADC2 concepts, data transfer architectures, or multi-domain integration events.
Modeling and simulation experience with AFSIM, NGTS, TMAP, ITASE, or MATLAB/Simulink.
Modern C++ (C++11 or later), object-oriented design, and Linux development experience.
Familiarity with Docker, WSL2, and IDEs such as Visual Studio, VS Code, or PyCharm.
Experience with program risk management tools and KPP traceability.
Comfort using remote collaboration tools such as Teams, WebEx, and Zoom, and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Act as the lead technical voice in customer, contractor, and program meetings; guide decisions and explain system interactions.
Brief leadership and non-technical stakeholders through weekly activity reports, staff meetings, and program reviews.
Identify technical challenges early, propose solutions, and own the execution path.
Lead, coordinate, and mentor a team of engineers and analysts.
Define integration requirements, data transfer architectures, and connectivity paths across programs and partners.
Plan technical readiness for exercises, integration events, and demonstrations, including JADC2-related environments.
Map technical objectives to the personnel and skill sets needed to deliver them.
Review proposed software solutions against requirements and schedule, and participate in technical and program reviews.
Develop and update program documentation, studies, and analysis reports.
Support software assurance, including program protection, cybersecurity, and airworthiness certification.
Recommend approaches for transition to post-modernization sustainment.
Trace technical risks to Key Performance Parameters and maintain them in the program risk tool.
Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to keep risk and status data current.
Lead production of technical demonstrations, storyboards, and client briefings.