Overview Experienced engineering leader sought to guide the Ground Vehicle Management System software effort for unmanned aerial vehicles. You will lead cross-location teams, shape technology roadmaps, and contribute to the software base in C/C++/Lua. The role combines people leadership with hands-on development and systems-level coordination. Join a mission-driven environment delivering critical avionics software and a path to executive-facing impact.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
Responsibilities- Direct ADP workforce planning (reassignments, recruitment, placements, terminations)
- Mentor, coach, and set performance goals for engineers across locations
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Aeronautics, other units, and external partners
- Lead planning and execution of internal and customer-sponsored technology roadmaps; monitor cost, schedule, and EV performance
- Contribute to the software code base (C/C++/Lua) while guiding architecture and integration
- Own end-to-end software lifecycle; coordinate system-level requirements, design reviews, unit test strategies, configuration management, and defect tracking in Agile
- Work with ADP personnel in Fort Worth, TX and Marietta, GA; travel up to 10% domestically
Key requirements- B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM discipline; advanced degree preferred
- Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret SAP/SAR
- 5+ years of software development experience; proficiency in C/C++ and modern toolchains (make, CMake, Git)
- Minimum 2 years of technical leadership or equivalent
- Hands-on Agile/Scrum experience including peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, and defect tracking
- Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external customers
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- C/C++
- Lua
- make
