C2 Software Group Lead

The Head of C2 (Command & Control) Development will lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced control, monitoring, and decisionsupport capabilities for a nextgeneration defense system. This role requires a strong technical foundation in C2 architectures, realtime systems, and multisensor integration, combined with proven leadership experience in growing and guiding highperforming engineering teams.
Why Join us?:
This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a defense-tech startup during its most exciting growth phase.
Responsibilities:
* Lead a multidisciplinary development team with the ability to scale into a full C2 group as the program expands.
* Define the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for our C2 subsystem, ensuring alignment with systemlevel requirements and operational needs.
* Drive endtoend development of control and monitoring capabilities, including situational awareness, mission management, data fusion, and operatorsystem interfaces.
* Collaborate closely with system engineering, algorithm teams, hardware teams, and operational experts to deliver robust, missionready solutions.
* Establish development methodologies, coding standards, integration processes, and Quality Assurance practices suitable for defensegrade systems.
* Mentor engineers, build team capabilities, and recruit additional talent as the group grows.
* Manage schedules, risks, and deliverables in a dynamic, multistakeholder environment.
* Interface with customers, partners, and defense organizations to understand operational constraints and ensure compliance with defense standards and regulations.