TECHNICAL TEAM LEAD

REDCOM; Town of Victor (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Sick time policy

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) match

Learning & development

Remote friendly

Campus facilities

Job summary

REDCOM is seeking a Technical Team Lead to spearhead the design and development of a new vertical product capability in a hybrid work environment based in Victor, NY. You will lead a small team and act as the primary technical lead for delivering modular, open-architecture features aligned with CMOSS/CMFF standards.

The role requires a strong background in C++ and Linux, at least 5 years in software engineering with 2 years in people management, and eligibility for U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in people management.
• Strong hands-on software development in C++ and Linux.
• Familiarity with CMOSS/CMFF and open architecture standards is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Electrical/Computer Science or related).
• Active U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and drive end-to-end software design, architecture, development, integration, and testing.
• Directly manage a team of software engineers and contributors.
• Lead capability development for a modular open architecture compliant system and ensure rapid delivery.

Skills

C++

Linux

People management

Open systems

Agile/DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required. Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one (sponsorship available).

Position Summary

We are seeking a Technical Team Lead to lead the design and development of a new vertical product capability.

This is a player-coach role where you will drive software engineering efforts and serve as the primary technical lead for delivering modular, open-architecture capabilities aligned with open systems architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Software Engineering Lead a small team while personally driving the end-to-end design, architecture, development, integration, and testing of software components for the new open systems architecture-aligned capability. Apply modern software engineering methodologies (Agile/DevSecOps preferred) and ensure compliance with modular open systems standards (CMOSS/CMFF) through both hands-on contributions and technical guidance.
• People Leadership Directly manage a team of software engineers and technical contributors. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture in a small-company environment.
• Innovation & Delivery Drive Capability Development for the new vertical product, enabling rapid integration and plug-and-play functionality in mounted platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in software engineering with at least 2 years managing people (preferably in a federal/defense contracting environment).
• Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on background in software development including expert proficiency in C++ and Linux. Proven experience applying technical coding/engineering methodologies in complex systems.
• Open/Modular Systems: Familiarity with or ability to quickly ramp up on CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF), open architecture standards, and C5ISR/EW capabilities is highly desired.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with open systems architecture, Army C5ISR programs, or modular open systems architectures.
• Prior work on government-funded development efforts (especially Army PEO C3N or similar).
• Experience in small business prime contractor environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical (executive/government) audiences.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hybrid work environment (work-at-home and in-office)
• This position may require occasional extended work hours to meet project/customer goals and travel in support of the contract or project is possible (10-15%)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee must be able to work on a computer workstation for extended periods of time requiring the ability to hear, have visual acuity, and have manual dexterity. This position is an office-based position with some travel and potential lifting of 10-15 pounds for equipment moving and set up in support of the role.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

• Leadership position with 2-4 direct engineer reports expected for this role.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change based on business needs.

ABOUT REDCOM LABORATORIES, INC.:

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is a private woman-owned small business based in Victor, New York. Since 1978, REDCOM has been developing and manufacturing the world's most reliable communications systems for all branches of the U.S. military, our NATO allies, government agencies, emergency responders, service providers, and enterprises.

REDCOM was awarded a Top Workplaces award three years in a row by The Democrat and Chronicle. This dedication is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey that uniquely measured 15 drivers of engaged cultures. These drivers are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

REDCOM allocates substantial resources to research and development. In fact, the name REDCOM is an acronym that stands for Research, Engineering, and Development in Communications.

What really makes REDCOM stand out from most other companies is our family-oriented culture. We encourage our employees to innovate and empower them to work autonomously. This enables REDCOM to not just respond to customer requirements but to generate truly innovative solutions. We understand and anticipate user needs and develop solutions to meet them. We love solving problems that other companies can't - or won't - tackle.

The wage range for this role considers the range of qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; education and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position.

Technical Team Lead Hiring Range: $102,500 - $135,000

Why do you want to work at REDCOM:

We have an incredible benefits package including:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, plus a generous sick time policy
• Generous rollover policy
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Learning & development is strongly encouraged
• Remote friendly work environment
• Beautiful campus and generous office space