Technical Lead (Defense)

Air Space Intelligence

$130K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a technical leadership role
  • Proficient in at least one modern programming language (Rust or Python preferred)
  • Experience with modern LLM tools to improve development
  • Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse teams
  • Demonstrated independence and self-motivation in work
  • Willingness to travel for work-related commitments
  • Eligibility to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead a small team of engineers through design and delivery phases
  • Develop innovative products from scratch and scale existing systems
  • Set technical excellence standards within a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals
  • Address real-world challenges affecting airspace safety
  • Convert ambiguous requirements into tangible software solutions

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment that supports independent operation
  • Opportunities for growth and learning in technical domains
  • Engagement with a cross-functional team of experts
  • Work on impactful projects that enhance safety and decision-making
  • Support through a collaborative interview process tailored to candidates
Full Job Description
What you will do:

As a Technical Lead on the Defense team, you'll lead a small team of engineers while staying hands-on, guiding implementation from design through delivery. Your work will span building innovative products from scratch (0 to 1) and evolving existing systems as they scale (1 to n). You'll operate in a fast-paced environment where you'll help set the standard for technical excellence, working alongside a cross-functional team of platform engineers, domain experts, deployment strategists, and end users. You'll solve real problems that make a difference - putting better decision-making platforms in operators' hands and improving the safety of our airspace.

What we value:
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language. We work in Rust and Python and expect you to have the foundation to quickly learn these languages.
  • Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality.
  • Ability to partner across teams and directly with customers, turning ambiguous requirements into shipped software.
  • Comfort operating independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment - driving work to completion without waiting for direction.
  • Curiosity and a desire to grow, including learning our customers' domain deeply enough to anticipate their needs.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance.

How we hire:

We look at the interview process not as a screening or test, but rather as an opportunity to simulate what it would look like working together. We build the interview process around you.

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