Senior Software Engineer Lead

Senior Software Engineer Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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CACI is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Lead to join our Launched Effects (LE) team within the Command, Control & Effects (C2E) Product Office within the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office. In this critical role, you will provide technical leadership and oversight for the development, integration, and sustainment of software systems for advanced LE UAS platforms. This position requires a strong understanding of software development lifecycles, cybersecurity principles, and system architectures, specifically within the context of DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Team Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and architecture specialists, providing technical guidance, support, and professional development.

• Collaborate closely with program management, system engineers, and stakeholders to define software requirements, deliverables, and project timelines.

• Facilitate effective cross-functional team communications, ensuring that cybersecurity and architecture priorities are understood and integrated across the UAS program.

• Drive innovation in UAS software design by staying up-to-date with emerging technologies in cybersecurity, software architecture, and UAS-specific regulatory standards.

• Provide expert guidance on software development methodologies, best practices, and industry standards.

• Oversee the development, integration, testing, and deployment of UAS LE software systems.

• Ensure software solutions meet relevant performance, reliability, and security requirements.

Cybersecurity & Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity strategies to protect UAS software and systems from external threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks.

• Ensure that all software solutions comply with government cybersecurity requirements, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, DoD, or FAA guidelines).

• Oversee vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and penetration testing efforts, and guide teams to implement necessary remediations.

• Establish and enforce secure software development practices (e.g., Secure DevOps, coding standards, threat detection) within the development team.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all software components meet data integrity, confidentiality, and availability requirements.

• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities relevant to UAS.

Software Architecture & Development:

• Lead the design and development of robust, scalable software architectures for UAS, including real-time and distributed systems.

• Collaborate with systems engineering teams to align software architecture with overall UAS design requirements, standards, and protocols.

• Ensure modularity, maintainability, interoperability and efficiency of software components, allowing for streamlined updates and future feature expansion.

• Guide software design reviews and validation processes, ensuring high code quality and adherence to applicable standards.

• Ensure alignment between software architecture and overall system architecture.

• Support the development of interface control documents and data exchange standards.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Oversee the creation of technical documentation, ensuring that architectural decisions, cybersecurity measures, and testing procedures are thoroughly documented.

• Generate regular reports for stakeholders on software performance, cybersecurity posture, and architectural health. • Present findings, progress updates, and security status to Senior Army leadership.

• Contribute to the development of airworthiness certification documentation.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Engineering field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in the aerospace or defense industry.

• Demonstrated experience with UAS software development and integration.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with cybersecurity principles and practices in the context of embedded systems.
• Familiarity with system architecture frameworks and design patterns.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and airworthiness regulations.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (with eligibility for Top Secret).

Skills:
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in software development tools and technologies.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols and networking technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) .
• Experience with Agile DevSecOps practices.
• Hold relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+).
 

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$78,300 - $164,500

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.