Software Engineer Lead

The Opportunity: 

Lead software engineering efforts supporting intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems for Department of Defense customers. As a Software Engineer Lead, you will: 

• Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and systems for complex DoD intelligence and mission systems 

• Develop and integrate mission capabilities for next-generation SIGINT, EW, and Cyber Operations platforms 

• Architect and implement software solutions applying modern development methodologies including Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices 

• Lead software engineering teams in delivering scalable, secure, and mission-critical applications 

• Design and develop software components, firmware, and computing systems software for non-IT related engineering or scientific disciplines 

• Interface with product managers, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams across government and industry partners 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior software engineers 

Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement complex software architectures using modern programming languages and frameworks 

• Lead development of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications for SIGINT, EW, and Cyber solutions 

• Develop and maintain distributed and asynchronous programming models for mission systems 

• Design and document hardware/software interfaces between system components 

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and deployment automation using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible 

• Develop microservices architectures and service-based applications with RESTful APIs 

• Write and maintain scripts using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and deployment 

• Design production-grade applications with security, diagnostics, maintainability, scalability, auditing, and complex multi-layer troubleshooting capabilities 

• Integrate systems with enterprise services, databases, and cloud architectures 

• Apply software standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system lifecycle 

• Conduct code reviews, develop coding standards, and ensure software quality and security compliance 

• Develop technical documentation including software design documents, API specifications, and user guides 

• Solve complex technical problems and recommend enhancements to software architecture 

• Support integration and test events including development, operational, and acceptance testing 

Qualifications: 

Required:  

• Active Secret security clearance (required) 

• Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Mathematics with concentration in computer science 

• 10+ years of professional experience with software engineering 

• Strong experience with applying programming concepts in professional environments using languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar 

• Demonstrated experience with modern software development methodologies including Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices 

• Experience designing, developing, and deploying production software applications 

• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices 

• Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows 

• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance practices 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues 

• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders 

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers 

Desired:  

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility  
• Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification 

• Experience with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures 

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms 

• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, or Fortify 

• Experience with Web Technologies such as Angular, React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS 

• Experience with database programming including SQL and NoSQL databases 

• Experience in microservice architectures and API development 

• Working knowledge of signal processing fundamentals and RF systems 

• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, or GNU Radio for signal processing applications 

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or on-premises cloud solutions 

• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and secure coding practices 

• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system security authorization processes 

• Familiarity with Intelligence Community systems and data formats 

• Experience supporting government program offices in intelligence or defense sectors 

• Knowledge of distributed computing, parallel processing, or high-performance computing