Lead Software Engineer

Thazen, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Thazen, LLC is seeking an experienced Software Engineer Lead in Orlando to provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering for complex software and simulation systems. You will drive architecture, design, and implementation, while guiding teams of software engineers through full development lifecycles.

The role blends technical decision-making with team leadership and stakeholder collaboration to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives across Linux/Windows environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Expert knowledge of programming languages.
• Expert knowledge of software architectures and design methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of domain-specific technologies and engineering concepts.
• Experience using Configuration Management tools and processes.
• Experience delivering software to defined requirements and synthesizing requirements into solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership to software teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, integration, and modification of code branches within a larger software solution.
• Provide technical leadership for teams of 2-10 Software Engineers.
• Make technical decisions on architecture, design, interfaces, and development methodologies.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and address schedule/cost/technical issues.
• Lead design and code reviews and ensure issues are dispositioned.
• Ensure engineering standards, policies, and processes are followed.
• Provide project status, progress, and estimates to Project Manager.
• Train and integrate new engineers and mentor current team members.
• Support proposals by developing technical designs and estimates.
• Design and develop new software components and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Linux/Windows

Programming languages

Software architecture

Agile/Scrum

Configuration Management

System integration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Configuration Management tools

Job description

Thazen is seeking an experienced Software Engineer Lead to provide technical leadership, software architecture expertise, and hands‑on engineering support for complex software and simulation systems. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and implementation within an overall software solution.

The Software Engineer Lead will provide technical direction and day-to-day leadership to teams of Software Engineers responsible for developing and modifying assigned project work. The position combines hands‑on software engineering with technical decision-making, team leadership, design and code oversight, and responsibility for meeting established cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive software development experience, strong knowledge of modern software architectures and engineering methodologies, and the ability to lead engineering teams in the development and integration of complex systems. Experience with modeling and simulation, flight simulation, AR/VR/XR, mixed reality, and distributed simulation environments is highly desired.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the overall design, implementation, integration, and modification of one or more code branches within a larger software solution.
• Provide technical leadership for engineering teams consisting of approximately 2-10 Software Engineers.
• Make technical decisions regarding software architecture, design, implementation approaches, interfaces, and development methodologies.
• Assign technical tasks to team members, monitor progress, and proactively address issues that could affect schedule, cost, or technical performance.
• Lead software design reviews and code reviews, moderate technical disagreements, and ensure review comments and identified issues are appropriately dispositioned.
• Ensure established engineering standards, policies, processes, and procedures are consistently followed throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Provide project status, technical progress, and updated Estimates to the Project Manager throughout program execution.
• Train and integrate new engineering team members while supporting the continued technical development of existing team members.
• Provide coaching and counseling to team members and recommend corrective actions to the Project Manager when necessary.
• Support proposal and capture efforts by developing technical solution designs, engineering approaches, and associated estimates.
• Design and develop new software components, applications, and systems while making targeted modifications and enhancements to existing software applications.
• Translate customer and system requirements into effective software solutions using established engineering and industry-standard development methodologies.
• Define engineering work using both documented requirements and industry-standard software development practices.
• Develop software within Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Apply expert knowledge of applicable programming languages, software architectures, and both procedural and object-oriented development methodologies.
• Perform unit testing of developed software and ensure adherence to applicable coding and engineering standards.
• Leverage approved internal reusable components and Free and Open Source Software where appropriate to reduce development cost and improve engineering productivity.
• Maintain schedules associated with assigned engineering tasks, including task status and projected completion dates.
• Implement and apply sound Configuration Management (CM) processes and adhere to established software configuration management and development policies and procedures.
• Work within established program cost and schedule targets defined during the program design and planning phases.
• Establish, conduct, and document software testing based on customer requirements.
• Contribute to the overall architecture, design, development, integration, and maintenance of software products and applications.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project leadership to successfully integrate software within complex systems and simulation environments.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally when required to support program and customer needs.
• Support extended work hours or modified work schedules when necessary to meet critical program milestones or special project requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10 or more years of successful software development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Expert knowledge of applicable programming languages.
• Expert knowledge of software architectures and software design methodologies.
• Expert knowledge of procedural and object-oriented programming methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of relevant domain-specific technologies and engineering concepts.
• Experience using Configuration Management tools and processes.
• Experience developing software to defined requirements and/or synthesizing technical and customer requirements into implementable software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and direction to software engineering teams.

Highly Desired Experience

Candidates with experience developing, integrating, or supporting complex modeling, simulation, and training systems are strongly preferred. Desired experience includes:

• Experience with a variety of simulation and training devices, including but not limited to Full Motion Flight Simulators, Avionics, Electronic Control Loaders, Instructor Operator Stations (IOS), and servers and supporting computing infrastructure.
• Experience in the development, integration, or operation of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), and mixed reality simulation environments.
• Hands‑on experience with simulation systems and technologies including, but not limited to Semi-Automated Forces (SAF), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), Image Generators (IGs), flight modeling software, and datalink simulation software.
• Demonstrated ability to work with immersive technologies, real‑time rendering systems, and interoperable simulation architectures.
• Experience integrating software with hardware, simulation devices, external systems, or other components within complex training or simulation environments.

Location and Travel

• This is an in-office position located in Orlando, Florida.
• Candidates must be able and willing to travel internationally as required.
• Domestic travel may also be required based on program and customer needs.
• Candidates must be able to comply with applicable federally mandated U.S. export and control laws.

Security Clearance Eligibility

A U.S. Government security clearance may be required for this position. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required clearance based on program requirements.