Lead Software Engineer ( Camden, NJ ) 40432

Job Juncture; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Camden, NJ. The role focuses on leading a software development team, translating requirements into solutions, and managing budgets and deadlines within the SDLC. The candidate will apply modern C++ in embedded contexts and coordinate with hardware teams.

The position requires DoD Secret clearance, a related engineering degree, and 10+ years of debugging experience on hardware targets. Onsite only with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer/ Electrical engineering or CS.
• 10+ years of experience debugging applications on simulated and target hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development team and manage project planning and budgets.
• Translate requirements into maintainable software solutions across the SDLC.
• Develop software using modern C++ standards and embedded architectures.
• Collaborate with hardware/software interfaces to optimize performance.
• Create test plans, document tests and ensure traceability across EVMS processes.
• Provide guidance as SME for embedded software development.

Skills

Software leadership

Project management

C++ development

Embedded software

RTOS experience

UML tools

Debugging complex systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Eng./Electrical Eng./CS

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

MagicDraw/Cameo

Job description

Lead Software Engineer ( Camden, NJ ) 40432

Salary: $140,000 - $210,000 per year

Location: Camden, NJ

Posted: September 05 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Lead Software Engineer ( Camden, NJ ) 40432
Direct Hire Opportunity

Salary Plus Benefits

U.S. citizenship
Onsite Only

Job Description:

Our Integrated Mission Systems is seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer. Responsibilities include leading a software development team, analyzing requirements and the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions, planning the development, assigning budgets and tasks, tracking teams’s status, measuring teams work performed utilizing EVMS techniques and enforcing process across the entire SDLC.

Essential Functions

• Experience leading a Software Team / Project, strong project management skills
• Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring
• Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
• Developing Software utilizing Modern C++ tools and standards
• Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers
• Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience debugging applications on simulated and target hardware
• Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with EVMS
• Project planning, task definition and assignment; performance monitoring
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real time embedded systems
• Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178
• Prior RUST experience