Software Technical Leader (Tech Lead)

Tangram Flex is seeking a Software Technical Leader with 8+ years of experience to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of Tangram’s transformative and impactful technology to implement mission-critical software solutions. This role is a blend of high-level technical architecture and direct contributions to customer program success, requiring a leader who can guide engineering teams through the entire engineering process from program kickoff to final delivery and customer success.

What We Do: Our team and products provide solutions to enable innovators to design, develop, verify, and advance critical systems, while accelerating innovation that advances our nation's security. By accelerating delivery of critical systems, Tangram is transforming the way our nation solves complex software challenges.

POSITION DESCRIPTION/

The Software Tech Lead provides strategic and tactical technical leadership for software product design and hardware-software integration programs. You will be responsible for defining the technical vision of a program, ensuring it aligns with customer goals, and to manage and contribute to the day-to-day engineering execution to deliver performant, secure software solutions for Tangram’s customers. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/

Program Strategy & Kickoff:

• Technical Architecture and Strategy: Collaborate with our customers and Engineering Leadership to identify technical strategies, customer and team goals, and define deliverables to meet or exceed expectations.
• Program Kickoff and Internal Alignment: Collaborate with Program Managers (PMs) and Engineering Leadership to develop and present technical approach slides for Internal Kickoffs, communicating milestones, technical tasks, and skillsets needed to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Resource Allocation: Identify necessary skillsets and time investments required to achieve program goals, working with the Director of Engineering to ensure proper team staffing.

Technical Leadership & Execution:

• Engineering Oversight: Manage a team of software developers as well as directly contribute to design, write, and test code in relevant languages (ex. C, C++, Java, Python) while maintaining high standards for code reviews and merge requests.
• Testing and Verification Leadership: Oversee the team's testing and verification strategy, including defining and enforcing quality gates, ensuring comprehensive unit, integration, and system testing, and validating that all delivered software meets the highest standards for performance, security, and customer-defined requirements.
• Technical Project Tracking: Lead the breakdown of technical work into manageable Epics, Milestones, and Issues, ensuring progress is delivered successfully.
• Mentorship: Innovate and mentor a team of engineers, leading them on top of tech trends (e.g., DevSecOps for embedded) and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Customer Engagement & Growth:

• Technical Partner: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) point of contact for customers in articulating technical requirements, outlining technical expectations, and leading high-stakes customer demonstrations.
• Tangram Solutions Alignment: Identify opportunities to utilize Tangram products in conjunction with new and existing technology to create solutions for our customers
• Business Expansion: Provide technical feasibility inputs to the Growth team and Portfolio Managers to shape follow-on opportunities, develop technical proposals, and contribute to the "Future Phase" strategy for customer relationships.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required Skills:

• Education: BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 8-10+ years in software product development with a strong focus on embedded systems and software integration.
• Leadership: Proven experience in a technical leadership role (e.g., Tech Lead, Chief Engineer, or Principal Investigator) managing full-lifecycle delivery to programs.
• Technical Mastery: High-level C/C++ skills, proficient in software architecture design, ability to resolve ambiguities of requirements, deliverables, and presentation approach  
• Clearance: Current/recent U.S. Government Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one). U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Communication: Strong skills in communicating technical concepts with technical and semi-technical audiences

Preferred Skills:

• MS/PhD in Computer Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in Python, Rust, or Java.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD and agile-based project tracking .
• Technical experience working in support of the Department of Defense/Department of War or the Defense Industrial Base.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to client sites, conferences, and lab environments.
• Visual and auditory acuity to participate in meetings and customer demonstrations.
• Ability to handle and transport demo equipment (up to 25 lbs).

WHY JOIN TANGRAM FLEX?

• Team First Culture: Supportive environment headquartered in Dayton, Ohio with hybrid work options and flexible hours.
• Growth-Oriented: Opportunities for internal and external technology community participation and leadership.
• Full Benefits: Employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision, generous PTO, and competitive 401K match.

Tangram Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its application procedures and in accordance with federal law.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

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