• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, ten or more years of experience with a master’s degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. • Must have demonstrated ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones as a software lead. Have a thorough understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts. And general knowledge of related technical specialties such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering. • Demonstrates the ability to follow and apply engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. • Must be able to understand new concepts quickly to apply them throughout an evolving environment and organize, schedule, and coordinate their own work assignments to meet established timetables. • Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a wider audience. Expected to interface with other departments, customers, and government representatives with the capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact. • Must be able to work both independently and on a team. Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals. • Proficiency in C, C++, and C# programming languages. • Experience developing Python scripts for software testing and automation. • Experience developing graphical user interfaces using Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). • Familiarity with Linux, VxWorks, SafeRTOS, FreeRTOS, or other real-time operating systems. • Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio or a comparable integrated development environment (IDE). • Experience using VMware on Windows to develop and maintain software emulators. • Ability to troubleshoot and debug at the hardware and software interface. • Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and network analyzers is a plus. • Understanding of embedded systems, real-time software, and system integration principles. • Able to work extended hours and travel as required. • Experience with GUI design for a tactical user is a plus. • Experience with EO/IR signal processing for ISR is a plus. • Experience with algorithm design for target tracking or motion control is a plus. • Experience with practical application of AI/ML is a plus. • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance Required.