Lead C++ Developer

Day to Day:

This role leads software development efforts supporting combat and tactical vehicle systems. You'll own execution across the full SDLC-helping define requirements, driving design decisions, supporting implementation, and leading integration and testing efforts. While not hands-on coding full-time, you'll stay close to the tech, stepping in to troubleshoot complex issues and guide the team.

Day to day, you'll coordinate across multiple engineering groups, align on scope, and work directly with government stakeholders to adjust expectations and ensure successful delivery. You'll help cut through conflicting requirements to determine what's actually needed and keep teams moving forward.

You'll manage work through tools like Jira, support engineers on features and bugs, and provide leadership across multiple CSCIs. You'll also help establish best practices around development environments and workflows while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to an overall strong team culture.

Must Have:

• 10+ years of software development experience, strong in C++ (C, C# exposure acceptable)

• Experience leading software efforts through the full SDLC (requirements * integration)

• Strong Linux experience (command line, networking, system-level debugging)

• Experience leading/mentoring engineers and working across multiple teams

• Hands-on experience with Git and tools like Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence (or similar)

• Experience working with requirements (DOORS or similar tools)

• Experience integrating software with hardware, middleware, or embedded/RTOS systems

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (CS, CE, EE, or similar)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

• Willingness to work onsite and travel as needed Plusses:

• Previous DoD or defense systems experience (ground vehicles preferred)

• Active Secret clearance

• Experience designing software architecture (modular, reusable systems)

• Experience with SysML/UML or large-scale system design

• Experience with test/verification strategy or automation

$40/hr to $70/hr

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401K retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.