Lead Software Systems Engineer - DoD Enterprise

Esmcorp; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is hiring a Software System Engineer- Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the design, development, integration, and sustainment of complex software systems within a Federal environment.

The role requires ensuring DoD architecture compliance, evaluating emerging technologies, and guiding the software development lifecycle from planning through maintenance. Strong collaboration with program management and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of software engineering principles and SDLC for complex software systems.
• Ability to design architectures integrating hardware, software, network infrastructure and communications to support operations.
• Provide technical direction, lead engineering teams, delegate assignments, and evaluate deliverables.
• Knowledge of DoD architecture frameworks, open systems standards, interoperability requirements, and security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, integration, implementation and sustainment of complex software systems.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, integration, testing, validation, documentation and maintenance.
• Lead and mentor engineering personnel, review technical work, and ensure deliverables meet quality and performance standards.
• Ensure software quality assurance, configuration management, and security to meet DoD standards.

Skills

Software system engineering

Technical leadership

DoD architecture frameworks

System integration

Security and risk assessment

Tools

ICAM implementation

DoD standards

Job description

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is hiring a Software System Engineer- Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the design, development, integration, and sustainment of complex software systems within a Federal environment.

The role requires ensuring DoD architecture compliance, evaluating emerging technologies, and guiding the software development lifecycle from planning through maintenance. Strong collaboration with program management and engineering teams is essential.