Lead Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Lead Software Engineer with Security Clearance
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Roles & Responsibilities : MITRE is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, modernization, and transition of software-intensive Ground Combat Systems for Army sponsors including Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Maneuver Ground and Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC). This role supports digital transformation efforts across combat vehicle platforms including XM30, self-propelled howitzer modernization, Common Ground Systems, and emerging software-defined capabilities, while working closely with Army program offices, engineering organizations, and industry partners to transition modern software capabilities into operational programs.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical leaders driving modernization across software engineering, Dev Sec Ops , cloud technologies, embedded systems, digital engineering, AI-enabled systems, and modern acquisition practices. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating across software development, systems engineering, customer engagement, and technical strategy while helping sponsors transition from traditional acquisition approaches to continuous software delivery.

Responsibilities may include:
* Design, develop, and transition modern software capabilities supporting Army Ground Combat Systems.
* Apply modern software engineering practices including Agile development, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, automated testing, and secure software delivery.
* Contribute to software architecture, code quality, testing, automation, observability, and developer experience improvements.
* Help government sponsors adopt modern engineering practices, software factory approaches, and continuous software delivery models.
* Support acquisition and digital transformation efforts by aligning engineering activities with iterative delivery, transition, and sustainment needs.
* Serve as a trusted technical advisor to Army sponsors, program offices, and mission partners.
* Support technical reviews, integration activities, deployment planning, troubleshooting, and transition of capabilities into operational environments.
* Contribute to modernization planning, sponsor engagement, and technology transition across MITRE's Ground Combat Systems portfolio.

Basic Qualifications:

* Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related…