Battle Management Software Lead- Laurel

York Space Systems; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

York Space Systems in Austin, TX is seeking a Battle Management Software Lead to guide a cross-functional team developing mission software for advanced simulation and real-time decision support.

You will provide technical leadership, architecture direction, and ensure high quality, scalable software across frontend, embedded, and cloud components, with opportunities to advance AI-driven workflows and mission operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years of software engineering with frontend/web focus.
• 2+ years in technical leadership or people management in agile.
• Experience writing test documentation and test plans.
• Experience in Linux environments.
• Experience with messaging frameworks and APIs in distributed systems.
• Experience with Git in collaborative environments.
• Mentorship and code-quality driving ability.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, and operations.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to build agentic software.
• Guide architecture and design decisions for scalable systems.
• Oversee requirements, interfaces, and design reviews.
• Translate designs into high-quality, maintainable software.
• Contribute to verification, validation plans and testing.
• Lead agile ceremonies and ensure on-time delivery of releases.
• Communicate plans and progress to upper management.
• Foster ownership, accountability, and technical excellence.

Skills

Frontend & web

Technical leadership

Linux

Git

Test documentation

Distributed systems

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

React

PostgreSQL

Python

Docker

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

We are looking for talented, cross-domain software engineers to join a small, empowered strategic development team focused on rapid prototyping and advanced development across York’s software portfolio. This team operates ahead of program need proving out new capabilities, de-risking emerging technology, and maturing prototypes to the point where they can transition into production programs. Scope spans across York software: Full stack web development, onboard embedded and real-time software, ground and cloud applications and tooling, and autonomy and machine learning.

We are looking for a Battle Management Software Lead to lead a team responsible for developing advanced mission software capabilities. In this role, you provide technical leadership, architectural direction, and day today guidance as the team builds software components that enhance mission planning, system coordination, and real-time decision support. You will steer the adoption of AI driven development workflows and modern distributed system design, ensuring the team delivers high quality, scalable, and mission relevant capabilities. This team’s work directly enriches situational awareness and integrates new battle management features that support responsive, data driven operations. You will have the unique opportunities to see your team’s work developed and tested with advanced simulation software and to observe its impact in operation at York.

Not all skills below arerequired, we encourage you to apply if you have an interest in learning!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of software engineers including building skills to evaluate, debug, and improve agent behavior
• Guide team in designing software architectures suitable for agentic development
• Oversee software requirements, interface definitions, architecture reviews, and design decisions
• Translate designs and requirements into high-quality, maintainable software that meets both functional and visual standards
• Assist development and execution of comprehensive verification and validation plans to cover all requirements and features
• Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
• Ensure successful delivery of battle management software releases
• Relay simulation team plans, progress, and needs to upper management regularly
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Scienceor related field
• 6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on frontend and web application development
• 2+ years of technical leadership, project leadership, or people management experience in an agile workflow
• Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Experience with modern messaging frameworks and API technologies used in distributed systems
• Experience with Git in a collaborative, multi-contributor environment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and drive code quality through reviews and design discussions
• Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, design, and operational stakeholders
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous requirements independently and drive to resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one

Willingness to work full-time in our Austin, TX office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, and Python building web-based user interfaces
• Experience building and configuring agentic AI systems that streamline software development lifecycles by accelerating development, automating routine code assembly, and enforcing strict structural guardrails
• Familiar with vehicle simulation tools and methodologies, including modeling spacecraft dynamics, guidance and control behaviors, and mission‑specific scenarios
• Experience with container-based installation and deployment strategies, including Docker and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Familiar with modern security practices including API token management, CUI or classified information handling, and/or air-gapped environments
• Experience with WebGL or other canvas-based rendering for data-rich environments

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.