Lead Software Engineer

The V2X Company is growing and looking for a Software Engineer, Lead to join our Mobile Sensors program team!

The V2X Mobile Sensors program performs Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Sustainment requirements for the COBRA KING radar and communication systems onboard the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen. These systems and the program assigned employees are tasked to primarily operate in the Pacific Command's (PACOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Our program ensures the COBRA KING (CK) radar and communication systems are Fully Mission Capable (FMC) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and capable of supporting mission operations on short notice.

The Software Engineer Lead position will be responsible for building and maintaining the Deficiencies within Program related deliverables. This includes building new features, improving the existing features, and ensuring that the platform works as intended. This role will work closely with the Engineering Manager and provide guidance and direction to our program software engineers to build new features, improve existing features, and ensure that the platform works as intended.

This position will be located at the program office on Patrick Space Force Base, FL (Cocoa Beach, FL). This position involves CONUS/OCONUS travel; ~15%.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
• Direct and facilitate writeup of unit tests to verify that code works as intended
• Write performance tests to monitor resource usage
• Write documentation to describe how code works
• Lead program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions
• Create, review, and/or facilitate statements of work for subcontractor support
• Collaborate with Program Engineering Team for software builds and system enhancements
• Ensure configuration control on all software deliverables

• BS degree in STEM or 6+ years of equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of software development
• 5+ years of C++ software development
• Experience operating within a Linux-based environment
• Familiar with Agile methodologies, Scrum, and CI/CD
• Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience in embedded programming
• Familiarity with Git, Clear Case, SVN, or similar
• Familiarity with Python, Perl, BASH, and KSH languages
• Hands‑on experience with post‑processing data analysis (MATLAB)
• Strong communication and team‑building skills
• Ability to listen with empathy and seek to understand others

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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