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Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nKey Responsibilities:\nProvide program-level technical leadership for SLCM-N software development and integration, guiding architecture and implementation decisions across engineering teams\nDefine and evolve architectural standards and technical roadmaps for software components, subsystem interfaces, and system integration\nLead hands-on software design, development, testing, and optimization for mission-critical applications, balancing performance, reliability, and maintainability\nMentor senior engineers and technical leads, strengthen engineering judgment, and guide teams through complex development and integration challenges\nLead integration of SLCM-N software with internal and external subsystems, coordinating interface definitions, data flows, and end-to-end verification across teams\nLead resolution of complex software, networking, and subsystem integration issues, assess system-wide impacts, and drive lasting corrective actions\nEstablish and champion software engineering best practices, code quality standards, and development processes across teams\nLead architecture and design reviews, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and ready for mission-critical integration\nLead technical discussions in program reviews and customer engagements, communicate risks and tradeoffs, and shape technical plans and estimates\nEvaluate emerging technologies, identify opportunities to improve SLCM-N capabilities, and guide adoption based on mission value and technical risk\nWhat Sets You Apart:\nDeep expertise in software engineering, application architecture, and system integration, with sound judgment on complex design and interface tradeoffs\nProven track record of leading large-scale technical initiatives from architectural definition through successful delivery of complex weapon systems\nRecognized technical leader who builds consensus and drives architectural decisions across teams and engineering disciplines\nDemonstrated success mentoring senior engineers and developing technical leaders while fostering accountability and engineering excellence\nStrategic perspective that connects long-term technical direction with mission requirements, customer priorities, and program constraints\nAbility to communicate complex technical issues, recommendations, and risks clearly to engineers, program leadership, and customers\nAbility to turn innovation and lessons learned into measurable improvements in software quality, system performance, and development effectiveness\nWe Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:\n10+ years of progressive software development experience with expert-level proficiency in C++ programming\nExperience developing and integrating complex software applications and subsystem interfaces, including networked communications and distributed systems\nExtensive experience developing, debugging, and optimizing software in Linux environments, including system-level programming and scripting\nExperience guiding technical execution across Agile/SAFe teams and managing dependencies in large-scale development environments\nAdvanced knowledge of Qt Framework for developing complex, mission-critical applications\nStrong background in containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes and Docker)\nExpert-level Git workflow design and branching strategies for large-scale development teams\nExperience leading software integration within Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS), including coordination across subsystem teams\nComprehensive knowledge of submarine systems, operations, and tactical mission requirements\nExperience with real-time or embedded software, automated testing, and system-level performance analysis and optimization\nOur Commitment to You:\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. \nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\nWorkplace Options: This position is fully on-siteWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Progeny Mansassas, VA team.\nSalary Note\nThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). 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