Software Engineering Supervisor -3667

RGNext; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of space access! As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead a talented team in developing secure, efficient software solutions that support critical missions for defense and space exploration. Your expertise in software engineering and agile methodologies will drive innovation and ensure operational success. With a commitment to employee growth, this role offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive while contributing to national security and space advancement. Enjoy a robust benefits package and the opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Retirement savings plan with company match

Flexible work/life balance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Software Engineering with object-oriented languages.
• Experience in leading teams and managing projects effectively.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Software Engineering team in implementing best practices.
• Provide technical direction and support to team members.
• Coordinate with various teams for system integration and validation.

Skills

Configuration Management

Software Engineering

Agile methodologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Object Oriented design

Linux OS

Communication Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Multiple programming languages

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Tools

Atlassian tools (JIRA, GitLab)

VS Code

Databases (MySQL, Oracle)

Virtual Machines (VMWare)

Job description

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety.

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!

This position is located at the RTS Operations Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Essential Functions

• Assist with plans, process and design to continually move towards cleaner, mature, and secure code that fulfills mission requirements and implements new features as the mission evolves.
• Provide hands-on work as a senior software engineer.
• Provide leadership, management, technical and professional direction to the Software Engineering team working with the Project Leads.
• Lead the Software Engineering team in the implementation and application of current architectures, methodologies, and best-practices.
• Provide career guidance, development, and support to employees.
• Proactively anticipate and identify upcoming project risks, development impediments, and intra-team issues. Implement mitigations and solutions to resolve these issues before the Software Engineering team is impacted.
• Communicate with the team for employee engagement, performance management, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues.
• Maintain a team-owned, flexible, continuously improving software process.
• Coordinate with software engineers, testers, configuration management, system engineering, cyber, and other teams to facilitate system integration, verification and validation, and operational success.
• Work closely with the Communications Systems Manager, Chief Engineer, and managers of other engineering disciplines to accomplish team goals.
• Provide presentations and communicate technical information to senior management, government, and Reagan Test Site (RTS) customers.
• Provide project planning, estimates, and cost accounting.
• Coordinate with Cyber Assurance to identify and resolve Risk Management Framework (RMF) findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Configuration Management.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Software Engineering, including best-practices, application lifecycles, and Agile software methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus among peers and have effective relationships with team members.
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word proficient.
• Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently as a forward thinker and self-starter.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to produce deliverable products.
• Ability to multitask effectively and handle disruptions and changes.
• Ability to create various formal documentation, including process, requirements, design, and Verification and Validation (V&V) documents.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Proficient in Object Oriented design and programming.
• Proficient with Linux OS.
• Agile development methods, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Multiple programming languages in a work environment.
• Any of the following tools and technologies: Atlassian tools (FishEye+Crucible, JIRA, GitLab), VS Code, SourceForge, Forge.mil, databases (e.g. MySQL, sqlite, Oracle), svn, git, virtual machines (e.g. VMWare).

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering or another STEM related discipline.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in STEM-related positions including experience in Software Engineering using object-oriented languages.
• Related experience as Team Lead or Technical Supervisor.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification (e.g. Security+ ce) within six months of hire.
• DoD Approved 8570 Computing Environment (e.g. Linux +ce) within 12 months of hire.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to travel to Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands a minimum of once/year if needed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.