Lead Real-Time Embedded Software & Systems Architect

Jobtailor

Alabama

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior software leader to head the SDS Software Factory, driving the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy and ensuring on-time delivery of embedded software products. The role emphasizes strong engineering discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term technical planning.

The ideal candidate brings DoD clearance, deep expertise in C++, real-time embedded software, and hardware/software integration, plus experience coaching and leading teams through complex

Qualifications

  • 16+ years of experience with a Bachelor's in STEM, or 14+ years with a Master's in STEM.
  • US citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance.
  • +10 years of software experience (C++, real-time embedded software, OO design).
  • +5 years of hardware/software integration with system architecture.
  • Experience with technical leadership, coaching and team management.
  • Experience with engineering metrics and EVMS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the SDS Software Factory and implement the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy
  • Ensure software is delivered, tested on-time
  • Adhere to sound engineering processes during software lifecycle
  • Support Program Management Team meetings and resolve disconnects across teams
  • Support strategic SDS Sector initiatives and champion long-term technical objectives

Skills

C++ Programming
Real-Time Embedded Software
Object-Oriented Design
Hardware/Software Integration
EVMS

Education

Bachelor's in STEM
Master's in STEM

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior software leader to head the SDS Software Factory, driving the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy and ensuring on-time delivery of embedded software products. The role emphasizes strong engineering discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term technical planning.

The ideal candidate brings DoD clearance, deep expertise in C++, real-time embedded software, and hardware/software integration, plus experience coaching and leading teams through complex

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