Technical Lead

About the role

The Software Development Technical Leader supports U.S. Navy customers in acquiring a software-based maintenance and readiness application critical to fleet operations and national security. Key responsibilities include:

• Technical leadership across the software acquisition lifecycle
• Architecture analysis, software development oversight, risk reduction, and sustainment planning
• Collaboration with Naval Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Program Management Offices (PMOs), sustainment organizations, contractors, and fleet stakeholders

Responsibilities

Key duties include:

• Supporting Naval software acquisition and sustainment activities
• Providing technical leadership for a fleet-facing maintenance and readiness application
• Advising Navy PEOs, PMOs, and government stakeholders on software design decisions
• Leading software development efforts from concept through deployment
• Analyzing existing source code, system interfaces, and data flows
• Developing prototypes and technical demonstrations
• Maintaining awareness of emerging technologies and Naval digital modernization initiatives
• Supporting customer engagements such as technical interchange meetings (TIMs)

Requirements

Qualification requirements include:

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with 10 years of relevant experience
• OR Master’s degree in the same fields with 8 years of experience
• OR PhD in the same fields with 5 years of experience
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex software architectures for mission-critical or sustainment-focused systems
• Deep understanding of C and C++ software development
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Willingness to work directly with U.S. military and government stakeholders

Skills

Desired skills include:

• Experience leading, architecting, or developing large scale Navy acquisition programs
• Experience working with large scale Naval Command elements
• Knowledge of C#, Java, and Python
• Experience with static analysis tools and techniques
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to government decision-makers

Benefits

SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Retirement benefits
• Tuition benefits for you and your dependent children
• Wellness programs
• Transit benefits
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Relocation assistance