About the Job:
PULSE, a joint venture between the company and INDRA, is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Team Lead to drive the development of mission-critical defense applications. This role combines strong technical expertise in embedded systems with leadership, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant software solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping technology direction, fostering innovation, and aligning engineering efforts with complex defense program objectives.
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a team of software engineers in the design and development of mission-critical defense applications.
- Define team objectives, assign responsibilities, and track progress against milestones.
- Manage integration of software with Radar, RF, Hardware, and Test Systems.
- Oversee the full software development life cycle, ensuring compliance with defense quality standards (NATO AQAP, MIL-STD).
- Collaborate with program managers and cross-functional leaders to align with program objectives.
- Drive adoption of software best practices, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and innovation in embedded systems.
- Ensure robust documentation and support for certification processes.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
- Strong embedded programming expertise (C/C++) and Linux-based systems.
- Strategic leadership experience in software engineering projects.
- Familiarity with real-time programming and communication protocols (TCP/IP, MODBUS, SNMP).
- Proven record in delivering complex defense projects.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Knowledge of military-grade documentation and certification processes.
