HII · 1 week ago
Software Engineer Lead (Mgr Software Engineering 1)
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $139K/yr
4+ years expHII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineer Lead to guide their growing software development team. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality code delivery while aligning development efforts with organizational goals.
Health CarePublic Safety
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and oversight across all phases of the software development lifecycle
Supervise and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering growth and accountability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
Review code, guide architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices and standards
Identify and resolve technical challenges, balancing short-term needs with long-term scalability
Lead sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to maintain agile momentum
Support hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations for software team members
Champion continuous improvement in development workflows, tools, and team culture
Generate annual budget requests and track expenses throughout the fiscal year
Qualification
Required
4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience
2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role
Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript)
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire teams
Clearance: Minimum Secret clearance is required to start
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks
Preferred
Master's degree in a technical or management discipline
Experience leading teams in an Agile or DevOps environment
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with CUDA
Background in government, defense, or regulated industries (if applicable)
Proven success in scaling teams, optimizing workflows, or implementing new technologies
Benefits
Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Company
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
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