A high-growth defense technology company is hiring a C++
Technical Lead to support product development efforts within the Intelligence
Community. This is a 50/50 role—you’ll split your time between hands-on
software development (C++) and leading a team of 4–8 engineers building
next-gen sensor-based systems. The position sits at the intersection of
software and hardware, requiring a leader who can guide product direction,
drive technical decisions, and contribute to mission-critical codebases.
What You’ll Do:
Drive the technical roadmap and execution for IC-facing
product development
Lead multidisciplinary teams (software, hardware, test)
through complex builds
Write production-level C/C++ code to meet fast-moving
delivery timelines
Mentor engineers, unblock challenges, and enforce code
quality standards
Own integration efforts with third-party APIs and systems
Track and optimize performance using real-time metrics
Represent the program in technical reviews with internal and
government stakeholders
Support field testing at domestic test sites (approx. 20–25%
travel)
What You Bring:
10+ years of engineering experience, including 8+ years in
C++ development
8+ years leading high-performing software teams
Proven experience delivering integrated software/hardware
systems
Deep experience navigating large codebases and complex environments
Strong decision-maker who can drive direction with limited
oversight
Active U.S. Top Secret clearance (SCI preferred)
U.S. Citizenship required
Bonus If You Have:
Experience supporting classified or high-sensitivity
programs
Background in SITL/HITL simulation environments
Familiarity with cybersecurity, cross-domain systems, and
accreditation processes
Information
Locations Position Open to Locals or from neighbouring statesIndustry Information TechnologyStatus OpenJob Age 15 Day'sCreated Date 07/30/2025No.of Positions 1Duration Zip Code
