C4I SW Team Leader

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Software Team Leader to lead the design and development of a next-generation Air Defense Command & Control System. This role requires deep technical expertise in real-time distributed systems, modern software practices, and a strong leadership presence to guide a multidisciplinary software team from architecture through delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead system design of a modular, real-time, geospatial C2 system involving track fusion, multi-sensor integration, and operator interfaces.
Own and manage the software development lifecycle: requirements breakdown, architecture definition, sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and deployment.
Coordinate efforts across frontend (React/Cesium), backend (C++/DDS), and integration/QA teams.
Serve as the technical authority and primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, system engineers, and business managers.
Define and enforce software architecture principles, quality standards, and system performance goals (e.g., latency, determinism, fault tolerance).
Guide the implementation of networking, real-time messaging, data recording, and security mechanisms.
Provide technical mentorship, code guidance, and career development for team members.
Ensure compliance with military standards, security requirements (e.g., NIST, STIG).
Contribute to planning, risk analysis, effort estimation, and interface documentation.