Navy Training Baseline Technical Lead – Engineer Software 5

Jobtailor; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secret Security Clearance

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior software architect to provide technical leadership for NTB software systems across JSAF, JBUS, RAVE, ERM, MDS, NEXUS, JMAC, CS3, and ATD. You will define roadmaps, oversee design, development, testing, and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and NCTE guidance.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with government sponsors and Fleet users. The role is based in Norfolk, VA, requiring on-site work with occasional NCTE facilities support; you will work with

Qualifications

• 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 13+ years with Masters; or 10+ years with PhD/JD.
• Deep expertise in software architecture and large-scale system design.
• Expert-level Linux-based development and DevSecOps.
• Strong leadership and ability to guide discussions with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical leadership and architectural oversight for NTB software systems across multiple platforms.
• Lead design, development, testing, and debugging of advanced applications and distributed simulations.
• Define long-range development roadmaps and modernization strategies for NTB products.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and foster cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Software architecture

Large-scale system design

Advanced Java development

Linux-based development

DevSecOps methodologies

Leadership in teams

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD in related field

High School Diploma + 19 years exp

Tools

ActiveMQ

Gradle

OSGi

Jenkins

SonarQube

Database development

DISA STIGs

Cryptographic logon

RBAC

C4I systems

Job description

• Provide senior-level technical leadership and architectural oversight for NTB software systems across JSAF, JBUS, RAVE, ERM, MDS, NEXUS, JMAC, CS3, and ATD
• Lead the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of advanced applications software and distributed simulation systems
• Define long-range development roadmaps, modernization strategies, and technical execution plans for NTB products
• Serve as spokesperson and technical authority for NTB software engineering with government sponsors, Fleet users, and managerial leadership
• Conduct multidisciplinary research with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and modeling and simulation SMEs
• Assess user needs, system performance gaps, and enterprise architecture constraints; develop solutions for Navy training requirements
• Guide teams on programming techniques, coding standards, security requirements, automation strategies, and DevSecOps practices
• Ensure compliance with software standards, DISA STIGs, cyber requirements, and NCTE enterprise technical guidance
• Oversee development on Red Hat Linux using Java, JavaScript (ExtJS/Vue), shell scripting, IntelliJ/Eclipse, Git, and CI/CD toolchains
• Drive integration and interoperability across LVC systems, including TENA, HLA, DIS, and C4I interfaces
• Author or review technical reports, architecture documents, user guides, proposals, and briefings
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and foster cross-team collaboration and continuous improvement
• Work in an office environment; some on-site support at NCTE facilities may be required

Requirements

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
• Deep expertise in software architecture, large-scale system design, distributed simulation systems, and advanced Java development
• Ability to independently determine technical direction, initiate assignments, and achieve long range objectives
• Proven leadership in developing complex modeling & simulation capabilities within LVC training environments
• Expert-level proficiency in Linux-based development, multithreaded applications, debugging tools, Git-based software configuration management, and modern DevSecOps methodologies
• Strong understanding of OO design, secure development practices, networked systems, and enterprise software patterns
• Ability to advise management and customers on advanced research studies and technical applications
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to guide discussions with senior government stakeholders and lead engineering teams
• U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Preferred: Experience with NCTE systems, NTB applications, and Fleet training environments
• Preferred: Experience with TENA, HLA, DIS, and distributed simulation interoperability patterns
• Preferred: Familiarity with ActiveMQ, Gradle, OSGi, Jenkins, SonarQube, database development, secure coding standards (DISA ASD STIG), cryptographic logon, role-based access control, and C4I systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in software architecture, large-scale system design, and advanced Java development, with a strong focus on Linux-based development and DevSecOps methodologies. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor junior engineers, and effectively communicate with senior stakeholders in complex modeling and simulation environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Software Architecture
• Large-Scale System Design
• Advanced Java Development
• Linux-Based Development
• DevSecOps Methodologies

Hard Skills

• Distributed Simulation Systems
• Multithreaded Applications
• Debugging Tools
• Object-Oriented DesignSecure Development Practices

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Leadership in Engineering Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

• Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• NCTE Systems
• NTB Applications
• Fleet Training Environments
• TENA
• HLA
• DIS
• C4I Systems

Tools & Technologies

• Red Hat Linux
• Git
• IntelliJ
• Eclipse
• CI/CD Toolchains