Senior Lead Software Engineer

Parsons • Huntsville, AL

1d • $80 - $151

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in designing and delivering mission-critical decision-support and situational awareness systems. This senior technical leadership position requires a seasoned professional who can architect enterprise-scale integration solutions, lead complex system deployments, and translate critical operational requirements into deployable capabilities under demanding timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 20+ years experience of software engineering and architecture experience in defense, intelligence, or aerospace sectors
• Expertise in software engineering, enterprise architecture, and solution design
• Proven track record architecting and deploying enterprise situational awareness and decision-support software platforms
• Experience with real-time/near-real-time data integration and operational intelligence software systems
• Demonstrated ability to deliver software systems under extreme time constraints and operational pressure
• Strong background in ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) software systems and operations
• Experience with geospatial intelligence systems and visualization platforms
• Knowledge of modeling, simulation, and operational analytics software
• Understanding of operations center workflows and command-and-control software requirements
• Proficiency in systems integration, data processing, and real-time software architectures
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Candidate must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance
• An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Extensive supporting DoD and/or Intelligence Community customers
• Understanding of military operations, intelligence workflows, and defense acquisition processes
• Familiarity with collection management, targeting, and operational planning software systems

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver enterprise-scale situational awareness and decision-support software systems to meet mission-critical operational needs
• Lead the design, integration, and deployment of real-time and near-real-time data processing platforms for operational intelligence applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex operational requirements into deployable software solutions under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments
• Develop and implement advanced geospatial intelligence visualization tools and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) software systems
• Drive technical leadership in modeling, simulation, and operational analytics to support command-and-control workflows and operations center capabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level