Defense Software Engineering Lead & Branch Manager

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville is seeking a Software Engineering Branch Manager who can multi-task between leadership and project duties. The role requires leading by example in ethics, attitude and discipline, keeping management informed of critical issues, and participating in business development when requested.

This position supports the Software Engineering and Applications Department within the Huntsville Defense Sector Engineering Matrix, with primary responsibilities spanning branch leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience.
• 3+ years leading teams and managing software development resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, discern priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch management duties including timesheets and annual appraisals.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with department management.
• Handle project responsibilities alongside branch duties.
• Maintain ethics, discipline, and contribute to business development when requested.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team management

Critical thinking

Independent work

Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Jira

Agile tools

Claude Code

Codex

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville is seeking a Software Engineering Branch Manager who can multi-task between leadership and project duties. The role requires leading by example in ethics, attitude and discipline, keeping management informed of critical issues, and participating in business development when requested.

This position supports the Software Engineering and Applications Department within the Huntsville Defense Sector Engineering Matrix, with primary responsibilities spanning branch leadership and