Omitron

SOLACE Lead Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

$175-250k

Full Time

an hour ago

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Job description

Omitron, Inc. is looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team in our Colorado Springs, CO office. This person will lead the SOLACE project’s development of key astrodynamics applications used to support the US Space Force’s Space Situational Awareness and Space Domain Awareness mission areas. These applications will generally replicate and modernize existing legacy applications. This software project will require the implementation of an AGILE development approach. This position will require candidates to be in our offices HYBRID-to-FULL TIME as necessary for project success.

Responsibilities:

Create a timely and success-oriented technical vision and roadmap for SOLACE software development.
Oversee the daily tasks of a small development team, consisting of 4-6 software engineers supporting this project.
Provide direction and mentorship to the junior software engineers working on SOLACE.
Write software for the SOLACE project.
Coordinate with lateral development and user teams to ensure maximum synergy between concurrent development efforts.
Coordinate SOLACE tasks with the SOLACE Product Owner and responsible Project Manager.
Support technically-focused administrative tasks relevant to software engineering such as technical interviews, annual reviews, etc.
Ensure SOLACE products effectively meet stakeholder needs to include code language, style, performance measures, and output consistency with legacy software.

Minimum Requirements:

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8 or more years of experience in software development and/or astrodynamics engineering
Vast experience in at least one of the following software languages: Java, C++, Fortran
Excellent written and verbal communications
Advanced skillset in time management and task prioritization
Passion for creating innovative solutions in a narrow field of operations
Ability to multitask and identify opportunities for process improvement
Be a self-starter with excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities
Team lead or mentoring experience within a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field with 15 or more years of experience consisting of both software development and astrodynamics engineering
Vast experience in all of the following software languages: Java, C++, Fortran, UI development, backend development, AWS technologies
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in growing and leading a team of engineers.

Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.

Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $175,000 to $250,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.

Benefits include:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
HSA or FSA accounts
Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
Parental Leave
401k with company match
Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
Professional Development Reimbursement
Voluntary Life Insurance

Omitron is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.