Lead Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Experienced
Omitron is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for software development supporting Cross Domain Solution (CDS) data transformation capabilities within the CROWN program at our Colorado Springs, CO, location. This role will serve as the technical authority for the development team, guiding architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery of secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.
The Lead Engineer will work closely with program management, systems engineering, and government stakeholders to translate operational requirements into robust software implementations supporting secure data exchange across mission systems. These systems require high levels of correctness, traceability, and reliability due to their role in enforcing secure data transfer across operational environments.
This position operates in a hybrid work environment, and regular in-office presence is required to support integration, testing, and team leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership and accountability for the architecture and delivery of CDS data transformation capabilities
  • Own the architecture and technical direction for data transformation and cross-domain data processing systems
  • Define and enforce schema design, validation, and data integrity approaches to ensure reliable and compliant cross-domain data transfer
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance
  • Collaborate with program management, systems engineering, and government customers to refine requirements and deliver mission-aligned solutions
  • Oversee planning, estimation, and execution of development tasks within Agile or hybrid development cycles, including structured integration and validation phases
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards, including coding practices, automated testing, and configuration management
  • Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain program schedule and technical performance
  • Remain hands-on, contributing to the design and implementation of critical system components
  • Coordinate integration and testing activities with DevOps engineers and test teams
  • Prepare and present technical briefings and status updates to program stakeholders
  • Ensure correctness, validation, and traceability of data transformations across system boundaries
  • Drive long-term maintainability, consistency, and evolution of the CDS software architecture
  • Provide critical evaluation of design approaches and implementation decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and long-term maintainability
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • US Citizenship required
  • Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience: 8+ years of professional software development experience
    • At least 2 years serving as a technical lead, senior engineer, or development team lead
    • Demonstrated experience leading software development teams and guiding architectural decisions
    • Strong experience developing software using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or similar)
    • Experience designing systems that process structured data formats (XML, XSD, DFDL, JSON, fixed-width, or binary encodings)
    • Experience using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
    • Experience implementing automated testing strategies including unit and integration testing
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
    • Demonstrated ability to make and defend architectural decisions in a collaborative engineering environment
    • Experience working in Agile development environments
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Experience supporting DoD or other government software programs
  • Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), data transformation frameworks, or schema-based data validation technologies
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software development environments
  • Experience supporting software accreditation or RMF-related engineering activities
  • Experience with GitLab and Atlassian toolsets (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Background in space, aerospace, or command-and-control software systems
  • Current DoD Security Clearance
 
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $185,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
 
Benefits include:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA or FSA accounts
  • Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and AD&D insurance
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k with company match
  • Supplemental insurance options (e.g., AFLAC)
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
 
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has delivered high-quality engineering services and product development to government and industry customers supporting civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that exceptional people are the foundation of our success. We seek highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide an environment that supports innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth. Our employees benefit from competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging mission-focused programs.
At Omitron, we strive to create a workplace that fosters collaboration, innovation, and respect for diverse perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to engineering excellence.
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