About the Role
We are seeking a Technical Team Lead to lead the design and development of a new vertical product capability. This is a player-coach role where you will drive software engineering efforts and serve as the primary technical lead for delivering modular, open-architecture capabilities aligned with open systems architecture.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small team while personally driving the end-to-end design, architecture, development, integration, and testing of software components for the new open systems architecture-aligned capability.
- Apply modern software engineering methodologies (Agile/DevSecOps preferred) and ensure compliance with modular open systems standards (CMOSS/CMFF) through both hands-on contributions and technical guidance.
- Directly manage a team of software engineers and technical contributors.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture in a small-company environment.
- Drive Capability Development for the new vertical product, enabling rapid integration and plug-and-play functionality in mounted platforms.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in software engineering with at least 2 years managing people (preferably in a federal/defense contracting environment).
- Strong hands-on background in software development including expert proficiency in C++ and Linux.
- Proven experience applying technical coding/engineering methodologies in complex systems.
- Familiarity with or ability to quickly ramp up on CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF), open architecture standards, and C5ISR/EW capabilities is highly desired.
- Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Direct experience with open systems architecture, Army C5ISR programs, or modular open systems architectures.
- Prior work on government-funded development efforts (especially Army PEO C3N or similar).
- Experience in small business prime contractor environments.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical (executive/government) audiences.
Skills
- C++
- Linux
- Agile
- DevSecOps
- CMOSS/CMFF
- Modular open systems standards
- Open systems architecture
- C5ISR/EW capabilities
Location
- Victor, New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Occasional extended work hours
- Occasional travel (10-15%)
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in software engineering
- At least 2 years managing people
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $102,500 - $135,000
Benefits
- 3 weeks of paid vacation per year
- Generous sick time policy
- Generous rollover policy
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous medical insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with a match
- Learning & development is strongly encouraged
- Remote friendly work environment
- Beautiful campus and generous office space
- On-site workout facility
- Tuition Assistance Program
About the Company
- REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is a private woman-owned small business based in Victor, New York.
- Since 1978, REDCOM has been developing and manufacturing the world’s most reliable communications systems for all branches of the U.S. military, our NATO allies, government agencies, emergency responders, service providers, and enterprises.
- REDCOM was awarded a Top Workplaces award three years in a row by The Democrat and Chronicle.
- REDCOM allocates substantial resources to research and development.
- The name REDCOM is an acronym that stands for Research, Engineering, and Development in Communications.
- REDCOM has a family-oriented culture that encourages employees to innovate and empowers them to work autonomously.
- REDCOM generates truly innovative solutions by understanding and anticipating user needs.
- REDCOM loves solving problems that other companies can’t — or won’t — tackle.
Equal Opportunity
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one (sponsorship available).
