Naval Software Technical Lead - Mission-Critical Systems

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Relocation assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Software Development Technical Leader to support Navy customers in acquiring a critical software-based maintenance and readiness application. You will provide technical leadership across the lifecycle, collaborating with PEOs/PMOs, sustainment teams, contractors, and fleet stakeholders to ensure mission-ready solutions.

You will lead development across C and C++ implementations for high-performance, mission-critical

Qualifications

• BS in CS or EE with 10 years of relevant experience.
• MS with 8 years or PhD with 5 years.
• Experience designing complex software architectures.
• Deep understanding of C and C++ development.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture analysis and sustainment planning.
• Provide technical leadership for fleet-facing app development.
• Advise Navy PEOs/PMOs on design decisions and risks.
• Lead software development from concept to deployment.
• Develop design artifacts (data-flow diagrams, interfaces).
• Identify technical debt and modernization opportunities.
• Develop prototypes for risk reduction and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Navy and government stakeholders.
• Mentor a team of developers.
• Support TIMs and design reviews.
• Stay updated on naval modernization initiatives.

Skills

C/C++ expertise

Clearance (DoW)

Software architecture

Leadership

Naval domain knowledge

Government stakeholder communication

Education

BS in CS/EE

MS in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

C

Java

Python

Job description

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Software Development Technical Leader to support Navy customers in acquiring a critical software-based maintenance and readiness application. You will provide technical leadership across the lifecycle, collaborating with PEOs/PMOs, sustainment teams, contractors, and fleet stakeholders to ensure mission-ready solutions.

You will lead development across C and C++ implementations for high-performance, mission-critical