Front-End Software Lead with Security Clearance

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Job description

SNC is seeking an experienced and visionary Software Front-End Lead to architect, develop, and implement cutting-edge user interfaces for mission system software on a state-of-the-art airborne platform. In this pivotal role, you will: Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner closely with system, electrical, mechanical, and optical engineers to deliver a specialized software mission product that integrates seamlessly with hardware components.
Innovate and Lead UI/UX Development: Drive the development of an interactive front-end that provides operators with real-time imagery analysis tools, ensuring an intuitive and user-friendly experience.
Advanced Feature Implementation: Lead the creation of advanced radiometric image processing algorithms and incorporate them into the front-end interface for cutting-edge image analysis.
Team Leadership: Lead a talented team of front-end software engineers, ensuring effective task prioritization, on-schedule execution, and high morale while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks related to user interface development and integration, and develop robust mitigation plans to ensure project success.
Prototype Development: Work on innovative prototype solutions in the lab, focusing on front-end functionalities and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
User Experience Optimization: Continuously gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback to refine and enhance the front-end interface, ensuring it meets the needs of end-users effectively.
Performance Tracking: Oversee and track key performance requirements related to the front-end throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring that all objectives are met.
To excel in this role, you'll need a blend of strong leadership skills, technical expertise in front-end development, and a knack for strategic risk management. If you're passionate about driving technological advancements and thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, we want to hear from you! The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Here's what you can expect: Generous paid time off and flex time
Friendly and talented colleagues
Exclusive SNC company events
Leadership and development training
SNC Mentorship Program
Education reimbursement
Modern Campus setting built with collaboration spaces, spectacular mountain views and natural light throughout
Free to use fitness center on-site
State-of-the-art coffee house
Full-service Cafeteria with planned breakfast and lunch options
Access to walking and biking trails Responsibilities: Lead Front-End Development effort - coordinate with other front-end developers, set objectives, prioritize tasks and delegate tasks
UI/UX Design and development: Drive creation of user-friendly and intuitive front end interfaces. Implement real-time imagery analysis tools and other situational awareness displays
Collaborate with cross-function teams: Work closely with other stakeholders to ensure cohesive product development
Ensure compliance with systems engineering processes
Perform risk management and issue resolution
Facilitate software design and architecture decisions Must-haves: Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
UI/UX design experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools
Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Expertise of software languages such as C#, C++, Java
An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance is required Preferred: Experience with containers and orchestration technologies
Experience with DoD-focused open architecture specifications like FACE or OMS
Experience with Command and Control Mission Systems or Autonomous aircraft systems
Masters Degree in Computer Science
Model Based Systems Engineering experience
Experience with image processing and/or imagery analysis Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,552.10 - $165,759.14. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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