Software Engineer Lead Level 2 (SZY)

Posted 16 Days Ago
El Segundo, CA
1-3 Years Experience
Defense
The Role
The Software Engineer Lead will provide technical guidance and support for space acquisitions and engineering projects. Responsibilities include advising on cost, schedule, performance, revising acquisition documentation, identifying process improvements, and maintaining program schedules. The role requires engagement with government program managers and integrated product teams to ensure effective implementation of technology and research initiatives.
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Company Description

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success since 2017. Bryce combines core competencies in analytics and engineering with domain expertise. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision-making. Bryce cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients. BryceTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description

BryceTech is looking for a Software Engineer Lead to support our US Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC) customer.

  • Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for all projects and programs, as required, to support any stage of the acquisition life cycle. Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities. Advise and assist the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
  • Revise or provide draft JCIDS and acquisition documentation to the applicable Government program manager and support the presentation of products to internal and external customers. Documentation shall include but is not limited to, Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results). Work shall be developed using the latest applicable Government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).
  • Provide a draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status report of any individual program or of the portfolio, in coordination with the Government program manager, upon request by the Government.
  • Identify areas of improvement, including acquisition process improvements. Provide actionable, feasible recommendations and execute tasks for reducing risk where appropriate. These recommendations may include technical, organizational, or programmatic changes where appropriate. Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program, including risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans, as required by the Government. efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio, as required. Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish customer and Contractor interfaces. 
  • Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide a program assessment based on the identified risks. Combine and correlate program execution data with the program baselines to accurately maintain and update acquisition reports.
  • Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements, to include but not limited to, technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, video teleconferences, telecons, working groups, and informational meetings. Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio, as required. Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish customer and Contractor interfaces.
  • Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments. The Contractor shall recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies. Develop, deliver, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness review.
  • Advise the Government program manager regarding robust software planning and development for a spiral/agile acquisition program.

Qualifications

  • Educational Requirements: BA/BS
  • Experience Requirements: 3-10 years of relative experience.
  • Security Clearance: Shall have and maintain a TS Security Clearance and be eligible for SCI
  • Expert in Agile processes and implementation for large scale software programs
  • Experience building, testing, delivering, and deploying secure enterprise software systems
  • Experience communicating with leadership, stakeholders, and development communities
  • Effective management experience with large scale programs (more than 100 personnel)
  • Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments
  • Familiarity with highly available, scalable cloud native solutions within commercial industry 
  • Experience utilizing the MS Office Suite of Tools

Additional Information

Position is contingent on BryceTech winning a prime bid on the USSF SSC HEMISPHERE contract and subsequent TOs.

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Top Skills

Software Engineering
The Company
HQ: Alexandria, Virginia
133 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success for nearly 20 years. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision making. BryceTech cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients.

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