Defense Software Engineering Lead

Oshkosh Corporation, Inc.

New Hudson (MI)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 242,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Pratt Miller Defense is seeking a seasoned software leader to guide a multi-disciplinary team working on defense programs. You will drive architecture, delivery, and technical excellence across project teams, coordinating with partners and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes mentorship, technical decision-making, and a roadmap-driven approach to software delivery in defense contexts, with opportunities to influence strategic technology directions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Fifteen or more years of industry experience in defense, automotive, or robotics.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Strong technical leadership experience leading a software development team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a software team in the design, development, implementation, and testing of software solutions for defense projects.
  • Architect and guide software solutions across defense project teams; act as the Technical Software Lead.
  • Lead development and mentoring of technical staff, including training needs and performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

Technical Leadership
Defense experience
Agile
Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering
Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Python
C/C++
Matlab
Docker/Kubernetes
HTML/CSS/JS
GIT/Jira

Job description

Pratt Miller Defense is seeking a seasoned software leader to guide a multi-disciplinary team working on defense programs. You will drive architecture, delivery, and technical excellence across project teams, coordinating with partners and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes mentorship, technical decision-making, and a roadmap-driven approach to software delivery in defense contexts, with opportunities to influence strategic technology directions.

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