Software Engineer (Team Lead) - SouthPAN

Position Overview

Priority Level: HIGH
Program: SouthPAN
Location: Fairfax, VA
Openings: 1 position
Current Interest: 1 candidate

Clearance Requirements

• Current Status: Uncleared acceptable
• Requirement: Must be clearable U.S. Citizen
• Future: Must be willing to obtain TS/SCI in the future
• Note: Rare opportunity for uncleared candidates

Education & Experience

• Required: BS in EE/CE/CS
• Preferred: MS degree
• Level: Senior level engineer who can serve as Team Lead
• Leadership: Must have Team Lead experience or potential

Core Technical Requirements

Programming Languages

• C++: Strong proficiency required
• Python: Strong proficiency required
• Modern Standards: Current C++ standards (C++11/14/17)

Operating Systems

• Linux: Development and deployment experience
• System Programming: Low-level programming capabilities

Leadership Requirements

• Team Lead Experience: Prior experience leading engineering teams
• Senior Engineer Potential: Senior engineers who can transition to leadership
• Mentoring: Ability to guide junior engineers
• Technical Leadership: Providing technical direction and architecture decisions

Critical Specialized Requirements

Safety-Critical Software

• DO-278A Knowledge: Safety critical software development techniques
• Importance: Really important - candidates without this are at disadvantage
• Impact: Lack of DO-278A makes position "tough to make work"
• Alternative: Will consider without but significant disadvantage

Domain Experience (Highly Preferred)

• GPS/GNSS Systems: Global positioning system development
• Signal Processing: Digital signal processing applications
• Flight Systems: Aviation or flight management systems
• Navigation Systems: Navigation software development

Team Context

• Current Status: Previous lead departed
• Team Composition: Mostly junior engineers
• Need: Strong technical leader who can mentor and guide
• Responsibility: Technical leadership and team development

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation Standards: DO-178B/C knowledge
• Real-Time Systems: Real-time software development
• Embedded Systems: Embedded software experience
• Algorithm Development: Mathematical algorithm implementation
• Testing: Unit testing, integration testing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software development team
• Provide technical architecture and direction
• Mentor junior engineers
• Implement safety-critical software systems
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards
• Collaborate with systems engineers and program management

Compensation

• Benefits Package: 25% 401K + 25% IBA + 8 weeks PTO + 100% tuition reimbursement

Critical Success Factors

• DO-278A Knowledge: Strongly preferred for success
• Leadership Capability: Must be able to lead and mentor team
• Domain Experience: GPS/GNSS/Navigation experience highly valued
• Technical Depth: Strong C++ and Python skills mandatory
• Team Building: Ability to develop junior engineers into productive team members

Red Flags to Avoid

• No Leadership Experience: Position requires team leadership
• Weak C++ Skills: Core requirement for the role
• No Safety-Critical Experience: Significant disadvantage without DO-278A