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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vulcan Development Software Engineering Leader 5 - **Company:** United Launch Alliance - **Location:** Centennial, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,813 - $274,510 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Delivery, Desktop Computing, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Extreme Programming, Data Augmentation - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18934780/Vulcan-Development-Software-Engineering-Leader-5-Colorado-Centennial ## About the Role Minimum of 8 years of related work experience, * Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university * Prior experience managing people or managing programs/projects * Proven ability to lead across organizational boundaries and as part of cross-functional teams * Experience with task planning/budgeting and project/program management * Interpersonal skills (collaboration, motivation, coaching and conflict resolution) * Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills * Experience and ability to drive strong team culture * Ability to grow and motivate employees * Self-starter with effective decision making ability and can work with minimal direction, * Advanced degrees * Combination of software/computer science and other engineering degrees (mechanical, electrical, aerospace) * Lean-Agile (SAFe, Scrum and XP) program/project management experience * Earned value management(in an Agile setting) * Proposal development experience * Full engineering development lifecycle experience in hard real-time setting * Experience with modern software development practices & tools * Hardware & software integration and test experience * Experience working with government agencies (NASA, DoD) and IV&V contractor community * C++, Python, Linux experience * Experience with development and execution in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) * Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems * Knowledge of avionics systems, flight computers, and bus protocols (1553, RS-422) * Experience with VV&A processes and methodologies ## Description At ULA, as a Vulcan Development Software Engineering Manager 5,you will lead a talented, high performing team of employees that architect, design, develop and test integrated software and hardware solutions. You will coordinate project schedules, monitor development tasks and provide & analyze metrics to evaluate process execution and reliability. Operating in an agile environment, you will engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, Quality Assurance and Automation team members on cross-functional activities. As a member of theSoftware Engineering leadership team, you will help set the direction of the organization, and provide process ownership and technical leadership. You will participate in strategic activities such as proposal efforts, future planning, developing roadmaps. You are skilled at building strong teams and developing people. You have a passion for leading and driving change. You are motivated by improving systems & processes and seeing reliability & user productivity increase. You naturally break down organizational silos and build partnerships. You provide leadership and clarity to create a shared vision and roadmaps to evolve the capabilities of software systems. The Vulcan Development Software Leader will oversee and direct non-recurring development activities of the flight and ground software team supporting the Vulcan Development programs. These programs are creating future capabilities to the Vulcan rocket supporting advanced mission needs and launch cost savings. Key Focus Areas: * Development of Data Augmentation Processor (DAP) embedded software * Development of Ground Data Augmentation Processor (GDAP) software * Software interfaces between telemetry processing avionics and the Vulcan flight computer * Ground software Command/Control * Implementation of Vulcan Software upgrades * Coordination with technology partners on requirement and verification definitions * Software infrastructure and support tools * Continuous delivery of value through software demonstration in an AGILE development framework Specific Responsibilities Include: * Direct responsibility for program execution, cost & schedule, including earned value * Coordinate with other functional disciplines to resolve technical and programmatic risks, issues and challenges * Build partnerships with customers, suppliers, consultants, partners, and internal/external stakeholders * Ensure software development that is compliant with processes, procedures & requirements * Reinforce & mature Scaled Agile (SAFe) best practices, principles & processes * Participate in and guide agile ceremonies such as program increment planning, system demos, and design reviews * Develop and maintain a team of engineers who establish requirements, develop and integrate software and data products and take them through testing and deployment. * Hiring, performance management and career growth for team * Along with other software leaders, shape the evolution of flight software, ground software, and integrated test environments capabilities & roadmaps