Software Engineer

Software Integration Tech LeadOur Software Integration Team drives software integration, troubleshooting, and debugging for the F?35 and ADP Skunkworks Mission Systems. We play a pivotal role in delivering software that's ready for the warfighter. As a Software Integration Tech Lead, you'll own the technology development lifecycle—setting architectural direction, steering system and software design, and elevating automation tooling and infrastructure across the team.

You'll work across a variety of host environments, including aircraft flight software, simulated mission systems, and laboratory setups that combine constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system?level models.Your core responsibilities include:Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and best?practice standards.Develop, integrate, and debug software across the above platforms, ensuring solutions meet mission?critical performance and safety requirements.Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implementing reliable, repeatable builds and fostering continuous?delivery culture.Architect and enhance virtual development labs and aircraft?software processes, driving scalability and usability.Design and implement automation tools using open?source, commercial, and in?house solutions, championing reusable frameworks.Coordinate cross?functional efforts, acting as the technical liaison with mission?system experts, simulation specialists, and stakeholder groups.Who you are:A proven leader with deep domain expertise in mission?system software or high?fidelity simulation software.A collaborative team player who thrives in high?performing, multi?program environments and can inspire others to solve complex problems.An effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, comfortable engaging with customers, senior stakeholders, and cross?organizational teams.Experienced in architectural decision?making, performance profiling, and setting integration standards for aerospace or defense software.The successful candidate will be a member of a high?performing multi?program team, demonstrate effective communication, and regularly interact with inter?organizational customers and partners. This Tech Lead role is critical to shaping the automation infrastructure, software integration strategy, and build processes that support multiple mission?critical programs. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)C++ programming experienceLinux/Unix experienceHardware troubleshooting and/or software debuggingExperience leading a team of engineersDesired skills:Experience with software integration, debugging, and system level testing.Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).Proficiency in scripting/automation languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).Knowledge of aircraft or mission system software development cyclesExposure to simulated environments and hardware in the loop testing.