Lead Software Engineer

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.

• Design, develop, and transition modern software capabilities supporting Army Ground Combat Systems.
• Apply modern software engineering practices including Agile development, DevSecOps, 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.
• 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 education and work experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally (approximately 25-50%) to sponsor locations, including the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI, to support customer engagements, technical collaboration, and program activities.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience designing and developing developing software for embedded systems or software-intensive hardware platforms.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS and/or Azure), containerization, and Kubernetes, as well as modern software development workflows.
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, C#, C++, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to support work in classified environments as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting Army modernization programs, particularly Ground Combat Systems, or GVSC organizations.
• Experience with embedded software, vehicle software architectures, or tactical systems.
• Experience implementing Platform Engineering and Internal Developer Platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Experience with software factory implementation and continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) practices.
• Experience applying Zero Trust, secure software supply chain, and software assurance principles.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering, MBSE, or digital thread concepts.
• Experience with AI/ML, MLOps, or AI-enabled software development.
• Strong understanding of DoD software acquisition policy, software pathways, and modern software delivery practices.