Yesterday
Secret
Management
Linthicum, MD (On-Site/Office)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer (IPT Lead) to join a high-impact team supporting the SiAW program. This individual will serve as a key technical leader, responsible for leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing software development for flight software and ground support equipment systems.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about guiding teams through the full software development lifecycle—planning, executing, integrating, and delivering highly complex embedded systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate engineering teams supporting flight software and ground support equipment software
Oversee the entire software development effort, from planning and design through testing and delivery
Serve as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and Cost Account Manager (CAM), responsible for tracking budget, schedule, and performance metrics
Develop, organize, and manage all technical activities, ensuring alignment with program goals
Present risk assessments, progress updates, and mitigation strategies to senior management
Drive cross-discipline collaboration to identify and resolve integration issues early
Support hardware integration and software validation efforts in embedded systems environments
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of relevant engineering experience
(or 10+ years with a master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD)
Proven experience leading engineering teams or projects
Background in Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Experience managing risks, opportunities, and technical issues within complex subsystems
Experience integrating hardware and electronics into multi-system environments
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Current DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Experience leading flight software development efforts in aerospace or defense programs
Strong background in system and software architecture
Demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships and resolving complex technical challenges
We are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer (IPT Lead) to join a high-impact team supporting the SiAW program. This individual will serve as a key technical leader, responsible for leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing software development for flight software and ground support equipment systems.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about guiding teams through the full software development lifecycle—planning, executing, integrating, and delivering highly complex embedded systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate engineering teams supporting flight software and ground support equipment software
Oversee the entire software development effort, from planning and design through testing and delivery
Serve as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and Cost Account Manager (CAM), responsible for tracking budget, schedule, and performance metrics
Develop, organize, and manage all technical activities, ensuring alignment with program goals
Present risk assessments, progress updates, and mitigation strategies to senior management
Drive cross-discipline collaboration to identify and resolve integration issues early
Support hardware integration and software validation efforts in embedded systems environments
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of relevant engineering experience
(or 10+ years with a master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD)
Proven experience leading engineering teams or projects
Background in Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Experience managing risks, opportunities, and technical issues within complex subsystems
Experience integrating hardware and electronics into multi-system environments
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Current DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Experience leading flight software development efforts in aerospace or defense programs
Strong background in system and software architecture
Demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships and resolving complex technical challenges
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