Senior Software Engineer: CID/DoD Systems Lead

KAIROS Inc; Saint Inigoes Shores (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

401K with Employer Matching

Annual Discretionary Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

KAIROS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of software/hardware/firmware for a DoD Prime contract. You will mentor engineers, coordinate teams, and serve as the primary government interface on technical and schedule matters.

This role demands leadership, CID/C4ISR experience, and ability to manage resources and risk while delivering mission-critical capabilities. U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in technical discipline (no substitutions).
• At least 6 years in software development or programming of CID and/or C4ISR systems.
• 3–5 years leading engineering teams or supervising technical personnel.
• At least 2 years as a Program Manager within DoW environment.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, development, and integration of complex software/hardware/firmware systems.
• Serve as primary interface with Government technical representatives on technical and schedule matters.
• Oversee contractor execution and ensure delivery of mission-critical capabilities.
• Mentor and develop engineers through coaching and career development planning.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture with accountability.

Skills

Embedded systems development

Agile Scrum

Team leadership

Software/hardware/firmware integration

MBSE

Docs & reporting

CID/C4ISR experience

Education

Master’s degree in technical discipline (Software or Systems Engineering preferred)

Tools

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Bamboo

Job description

KAIROS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of software/hardware/firmware for a DoD Prime contract. You will mentor engineers, coordinate teams, and serve as the primary government interface on technical and schedule matters.

This role demands leadership, CID/C4ISR experience, and ability to manage resources and risk while delivering mission-critical capabilities. U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance required.