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Department Summary:

MITRE’s Software Engineering Innovation Center is one of the government’s largest R&D resources dedicated entirely to software engineering; delivering a comprehensive spectrum of capabilities, spanning the full development lifecycle from prototyping (concept and user-centered design), through software architecture & modeling, agile development, testing and deployment, to software assessments (verification & validation).

We recognize the importance of knowing how to balance being quick and agile, with the right amount of engineering rigor and quality for different types of software solutions. To that end, we have embraced a vision and mission of “A safer world though healthy software systems”.

Job Summary: 

This is an opportunity for an experienced Lead or Principal Software Engineer to join our team, who not only excels in software development but also possesses business development, innovation, and leadership skills. In this position, you will play a critical role in driving technical innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to identify and pursue new opportunities for impact. This position also provides challenging opportunities to apply and expand one’s systems engineering, systems architecture, modeling, and trade space analysis skills. 

Responsibilities: 

Oversee the design, development, and deployment of healthy software solutions that address complex problems in areas such as national security, healthcare, and sustainability  Provide strategic level advice and actionable recommendations in support of the sponsor’s mission; develop and champion mid- and long-term strategies for the sponsor.  Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and oversight  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including domain experts, business development, and IR&D to identify and pursue new opportunities  Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, sponsors, academic, and commercial organizations  Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to drive innovation and growth  Contribute to the development of business cases, proposals, and pitches to secure funding and partnerships  Increase awareness and collaboration by sharing the technical products, recommendations, and activities across the MITRE enterprise Evaluating and comparing alternative architectures using qualitative and quantitative techniques; exploring large trade spaces System Design and development (such as software development), systems modernization, and architecture Represent the organization in external engagements 
 

Basic Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in computer science and software engineering principles  Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a US government clearance.Proven experience in business development, innovation, and leadership roles Excellent programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, or C++  Familiarity with cloud-based technologies, such as AWS or Azure  Strong understanding of modern system or software engineering methodologies, including Agile and Scrum Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills  An entrepreneurial spirit  Enjoy a balanced work-life with our 50% hybrid schedule.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference given to qualified candidates holding active clearanceAdvanced degree in applicable MajorKnowledge of Unmanned and/or Autonomous Systems  Experience in Department of Defense, not-for-profit sector, or social impact organizations  Familiarity with DevSecOps, continuous integration, and continuous deployment  Knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data analytics  Experience with product management and marketing principles  Experience in systems and enterprise architecture  Familiarity of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE ) and MBSE tools xperience rendering objective evaluation of vendor products and approaches 

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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