Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

Direct-TeamGlobal is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for an exciting Direct Hire opportunity in Binghamton, New York. Support computational systems architecture and system software for real-time simulation applications; create new and modified simulation models using established modeling techniques; and work closely with other engineering disciplines. Inquire today. One of our dedicated Engineering Recruiters will contact you with additional details on this position! We are TeamGlobal – Empowered by Excellence!

• Major functions:
• This position is for a software team lead who is self-motivated and leads their team by exemplifying a positive approach, strong work ethic, and taking ownership and accountability for their work.
• Producing plans for execution of software tasks in support of program requirements within budget and schedule constraints
• Providing accurate and timely status of budget, schedule, and technical issues
• Managing software engineers assigned to the program, ensuring program milestones are met within cost and schedule constraints while maintaining focus on quality and customer needs. Coordinate with other program leadership to ensure appropriate engineers are assigned to the program.
• Supporting other program leadership as required.
• Managing all software tasks assigned to the program by planning tasking assignments, tracking tasks to closure, supporting software engineers on a day-to-day basis, and performing task decomposition as required.
• Ensuring all program requirements are met, program risks are identified and mitigated, and company processes are followed by the software team.
• Coordinating with other program leads to ensure program completes successfully.
• Work in a team environment, throughout the lifecycle of the program, using either Waterfall or Agile methodologies

• Education/Experience/Licenses etc.:
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• A minimum of 10 years Software engineering experience

• Technical/Functional skills:
• Experience supporting military or defense programs
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles and develop innovative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, document, test and debug simulation software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
• Excellent communication skills including oral, written, interpersonal, and listening
• Proven success in a fast-paced development environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure
• Ability to provide and receive constructive criticism
• Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work and site travel (CONUS)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance within a five-year investigation period
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

• Preferred Skills:
• Experience with continuous integration, automated testing frameworks, build management, artifact management preferred
• MS Windows Linux, Unix, Qt, DDS experience
• Experience with Aerodynamics design and RF Systems
• Experience with Flight Simulation and/or Radar Systems
• Familiarity with aircraft avionics 1553 protocol and simulator experience
• Experience working in a production environment
• Knowledge of different testing methodologies (e.g., White/Gray/Black box testing)
• Prior Military Experience