Lead Software Engineer

The MITRE Corporation • Richardson, TX • 5h ago

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

The Fleet Modernization Department (N231) is chartered to shape the future of naval warfare and maritime dominance, enabling maritime superiority and all-domain Fleet lethality in a dynamic, complex, and contested maritime environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Fleet Modernization Department at MITRE is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with experience in a broad range of engineering activities across the system life cycle (e.g., requirements engineering, systems architecture design, development, integration, testing, and validation). In this role, the applicant must lead software engineering activities that support rapid development and insertion of software enabled capabilities into an operational weapon system. Responsibilities include working directly with government sponsors and evaluating and implementing emerging processing and software technologies in the real-time embedded space. The ideal candidate should be adaptable and eager to broaden their knowledge, collaborating with others to identify and articulate local customer/sponsor challenges and contribute project definition and shaping within the Fleet Modernization Department Portfolio.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of relacted experience with a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, ore related field; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Proven record of successful development and execution of embedded software applications

Experience with independent technical assessments of system-level software capabilities and solutions

Experience with exploration and assessment of technical solutions through analysis, proto@types, and pilots

Experience with researching emerging technologies

Experience with translating mission drivers and priorities into software requirements and defining the solution trade space

Demonstrated experience in full lifecycle and development of large software applications

Understanding of industry standard software design patterns and best practices

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate as part of a software development team

Active Top-Secret clearance; eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) access

U.S. Citizenship required.

Degree in software engineering, computer science or related fields of study

This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fifteen years of experience or 12 years with a master's degree

Familiarity with P8-A missions systems software architecture.

Experience with integrating external software libraries (SDKs) and managing dependencies.

Experience with troubleshooting network-based applications deployed in large-scale distributed systems.

Experience with analyzing technical issues to identify root causes and recommending or implementing fixes in a production environment.

Experience with documenting technical processes, procedures, and API interfaces.

Advanced understanding of computer hardware architecture and its effect on software design and performance

Experience using Agile processes and tools

Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing concepts and implementation

Experience with Linux-based operating systems, e.g. Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Experience with Python, Java, and C++ programming languages.

Experience with container engines, e.g. Podman, Apptainer.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

SAP, Top Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$156,800 - $196,000 - $235,200 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits) .

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