Job Description

Salary: $150,000 - 200,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• A Masters degree is highly preferred
• Minimum of 9 years of technical experience in software development (or 7 years if holding a Masters degree)
• At least 2 years of proven experience as a formal team lead, technical lead, or functional manager overseeing software development teams
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher) is a mandatory requirement for this position
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring technical talent
• Experience in developing input for technical and cost volumes of defense proposals
• Direct experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Serve as the design authority, leading the architectural design and implementation of high-assurance embedded software products
• Champion and enforce efficient development processes while creating best practices for source control, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Conduct comprehensive code and design reviews to ensure the delivery of secure and high-quality software that meets stringent defense requirements
• Act as a hands-on technical contributor or subject matter expert on key projects to help resolve technical challenges
• Collaborate seamlessly with Systems, Electrical, and other Engineering Managers to strategically allocate assignments to maximize productivity
• Manage financial responsibilities as a Cost Account Manager (CAM), planning, budgeting, and overseeing earned value for assigned work packages
• Lead the creation of technical documentation and accurate Basis of Estimate (BOE) cost models for new engineering proposals
• Coach and mentor a talented software engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Oversee the full recruitment process, including defining needs, conducting interviews, and managing hiring and onboarding
• Perform formal evaluations, manage compensation planning, and address personnel issues to maintain a high-performing team
• Manage manpower and resource allocation within a matrix organizational structure, balancing functional and program needs

• CI/CD
• Embedded
• Matrix
• DevOps
• Hardware
• Kanban
• Security

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We are a dynamic company located in Philadelphia, PA, offering a full-time onsite position with a 9/80 work week, providing every other Friday off. Our competitive salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000, accompanied by bonuses and full benefits. We are driven by a culture that embraces teamwork, technical challenges, and career growth, especially within the realms of Information Assurance and Real-Time Embedded Systems. If you are passionate about solving complex, interdisciplinary problems and mentoring a world-class team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

last updated 2 week of 2026

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