AI-Driven Software Engineering Lead

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); Vor Ort; USD 148.000 - 221.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and education aid

Inclusive work environment

Zusammenfassung

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Software Engineering Section Manager to lead a team of engineers delivering AI‑driven software for national security missions. You will transition from individual contributor to a leadership role while guiding design, development, and deployment of advanced software systems.

You’ll lead a team of 6–10 developers, mentor staff, and collaborate with AI experts to translate strategic vision into technical solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Data Science, CS, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Math) or related field.
• 6+ years of professional engineering/scientific experience as a software engineer, software developer, or AI/ML researcher.
• Ability to lead, advise, and provide direction to a team.
• Experience across the software/systems development lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, testing, integration.
• Hands-on experience with modern software development (Python, C/C++, Java) and DevSecOps/Agile practices.
• Ability to take initiative, complete tasks, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members and provide clear direction.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Aufgaben

• Architect, develop, and deploy AI‑driven software capabilities and systems to customer mission networks.
• Design and build AI‑driven software in collaboration with technical leaders to support mission operations.
• Integrate AI capabilities by leveraging cross‑department resources for end‑to‑end solutions.
• Set priorities and oversee hands‑on execution to drive technical direction.
• Serve as technical focal point and partner with AI SME on deliveries and emerging tech.
• Identify AI‑driven software integration opportunities with leadership guidance.
• Perform line management: staffing, mentoring, direction, and admin duties.
• Manage a team of 6–10 developers, providing technical guidance and hands‑on support.
• Contribute to recruiting and hiring efforts to build technical talent.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Software development lifecycle

Python/C++/Java

DevSecOps / Agile

Security clearance capable

Mentoring team

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

AI/ML frameworks

Jobbeschreibung

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Software Engineering Section Manager to lead a team of engineers delivering AI‑driven software for national security missions. You will transition from individual contributor to a leadership role while guiding design, development, and deployment of advanced software systems.

You’ll lead a team of 6–10 developers, mentor staff, and collaborate with AI experts to translate strategic vision into technical solutions.