Software Lead and Integration Manager

Arcfield

• $116K — $202K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree with 10-12 years or Master's with 8-10 years of experience; 5-7 years with PhD.
  • Background in scientific concepts related to RF, electromagnetic spectrum, or space weather.
  • Full-stack development experience is essential.
  • Strong interaction skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience leading highly technical teams.
  • Proficient in Python, JavaScript, or C/C++, and frameworks like React, Angular, REST, or GraphQL.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team to develop software for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.
  • Evaluate physics-based concepts and design effective software solutions.
  • Implement end-to-end software solutions targeted at user needs.
  • Mentor engineering and science personnel while providing strategic direction.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders clearly.
  • Drive alignment between scientific objectives and software development efforts.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and contribute innovative solutions.

Benefits

  • Health and life insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Retirement and savings plans.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Wellness programs and optional benefits.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

As a software integrator, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface and data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. We're looking for an engineer like you to lead a U.S. Space Force team of physicists, systems engineers, and software developers as they develop efficient and effective software to support both U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy end users.

In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team responsible for evaluating physics-based concepts, designing and testing software, and implementing end-to-end solutions. You will leverage experience with radio frequency (RF) and space weather concepts and translate scientific needs into scalable, mission-driven software solutions. This role requires hands-on ability to read, program, and review code across the stack, while also providing strategic direction and mentorship to engineering and science personnel. You will collaborate across disciplines, communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders, and drive alignment between scientific objectives and software development efforts. Success in this role requires a balance of technical depth, leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

As a member of our team, you'll demonstrate a proactive approach to work, consistently anticipating needs and taking initiative to address challenges before they arise. You will seek opportunities for improvement and contribute innovative ideas to drive our team's success. Work with us as we develop software solutions to support our service members abroad. This position is located in Peterson AFB, CO.

Qualifications

  • Must possess and have the ability to maintain an active TS/SCI.
  • Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 10 - 12 years of experience or a Master's with 8 - 10 years of experience, or 5 to 7 years of expereince with PhD. At least 4 years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Experience with scientific concepts related to radio frequency (RF), the electromagnetic spectrum, or space weather
  • Experience with full-stack development
  • Experience interacting with technical and non-technical audiences at varying levels
  • Experience leading highly technical teams
  • Ability to read and program in Python, JavaScript, or C/C++, and in frameworks such as React, Angular, REST, or GraphQL
  • Ability to coordinate and drive outcomes across various cross-functional teams such as science, software, hardware, and systems engineering

Nice If You Have:
  • Experience with radar systems or radar modeling and signal processing
  • Experience working with Kubernetes or software factories
  • Experience with requirements analysis
  • Ability to run and evaluate complex simulation frameworks
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Master's degree in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering a plus
  • Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 2 months of hire date


Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $116,587.59 Max: $202,723.20

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