Space Systems Software Lead & Integration Manager

IESE Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K contribution up to 10%

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Discretionary performance bonus

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

IESE Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a Software Lead and Integration Manager to bridge engineering and user communities, delivering mission-driven software for U.S. Space Force and allied end users.

You will guide a cross-functional team, evaluate physics-based concepts, and implement end-to-end solutions across RF, space weather, and data infrastructures. The role demands hands-on coding in Python/JS/C/C++ and expertise in React/Angular/REST/GraphQL, with strong leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience with RF, electromagnetic spectrum, or space weather concepts.
• Experience with full-stack development.
• Experience presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading highly technical teams.
• Ability to read and program in Python, JavaScript, or C/C++, with frameworks such as React, Angular, REST, or GraphQL.
• Ability to drive outcomes across cross-functional teams (science, software, hardware, systems engineering).
• Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team evaluating physics-based concepts, designing and testing software.
• Implement end-to-end software solutions leveraging RF/space weather knowledge.
• Read, program, and review code across the stack while mentoring engineers and scientists.
• Collaborate across disciplines and translate complex concepts for stakeholders.
• Drive alignment between scientific objectives and software development in a mission-focused environment.

Skills

RF concepts

Full-stack development

Interfacing with audiences

Technical leadership

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

React/Angular/REST/GraphQL

Cross-functional coordination

Top Secret clearance

STEM degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

Kubernetes

Software factories

REST/GraphQL tooling

Job description

IESE Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a Software Lead and Integration Manager to bridge engineering and user communities, delivering mission-driven software for U.S. Space Force and allied end users.

You will guide a cross-functional team, evaluate physics-based concepts, and implement end-to-end solutions across RF, space weather, and data infrastructures. The role demands hands-on coding in Python/JS/C/C++ and expertise in React/Angular/REST/GraphQL, with strong leadership and stakeholder