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INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC

Lead Software Engineer

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Position Overview

Infinity Systems Engineering is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Software Engineer (LSE) to lead the execution of software engineering efforts for the Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Space Experiments (SSHINE) program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at Kirtland Air Force Base. The primary responsibilities of this role are ensuring customer technical success, managing software engineering execution, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, leading assigned personnel, and advancing Infinity’s strategic objectives. As a key member of the Infinity management team, this position will also serve as a primary leader for Infinity’s continued expansion in the growing Albuquerque aerospace and defense market.

This position is suited for mid- to advanced-career candidates and beyond.

*Please note, this position is contingent*

Primary Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Execution

Support cradle-to-grave mission, space, and ground system software development for AFRL customer

Work with customer and stakeholders to understand mission scenarios and requirements to drive mission success

Develop and adapt program software execution plans

Provide guidance to software engineering team and drive the direction of multiple, independent missions to success

Ensure discipline and rigor in the execution of software engineering processes while implementing best practices and lessons learned across customer missions

Lead and mentor software engineering teams to execute tasks, meet milestones, and deliver high-quality outcomes

Prepare for, attend, and brief during milestone meetings such as design reviews

Lead and participate in agile development ceremonies such as Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Reviews

Leadership & Team Development

Assist with the hiring and retention of a skilled software development workforce capable of meeting the requirements of assigned work activities on varying programs

Mentor, guide, and lead software development teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment by setting expectations, monitoring progress, and providing coaching and development opportunities

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to staff, assisting them with navigating through the Infinity Career Progression Framework

Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary software point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Ensure clear and continuous communication regarding software builds, changes, and risk mitigation

Provide inputs to program management team to support schedule development, updates and milestone schedule progress

Forge positive relationships with customers, partners and employees; meet regularly with customers/stakeholders to formulate and review software deliverables

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with DoD regulations, standards, and security requirements

Ensure compliance with Infinity engineering software development processes

Manage quality control of contract deliverables as required per contract

Ensure compliance with program schedules, budgets, and US Government requirements

Budget & Resource Management

Allocate resources effectively and track technical performance against established metrics

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 10+ years of software engineering experience preferably within the DoD industry

Experience with DoD space missions and programs

Experience managing/leading software development teams

Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Excellent leadership and team-building abilities.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.

Proficiency in common software engineering and project organization toolsets (e.g., Git, GitHub, SonarQube, Docker, Kubernetes, Confluence, Jira, etc…)

Experience working in both cloud and on-prem environments

Familiarity with a wide variety of technologies, such as C, C++, Python, testing frameworks, threading, parallelization.

Ability to translate technical engineering requirements into software requirements

A deep understanding of software architectures and associated development implications

Experience supporting business development initiatives, including developing technical and cost elements for submission to customers.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional software engineering certifications or demonstration of continued education, preferred

Experience with Air Force and Space Force missions and programs

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to conduct root cause analysis to identify failure causes and develop resolutions

Experience with modeling and simulation frameworks

Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team and act as customer interface for technical aspects

Demonstrated self-starter - efficient in achieving goals and proactive in pursuing subsequent tasks

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred

Clearance Requirement

Active Top Secret SCI

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based, with a standard workweek of Monday to Friday, that could include support outside of normal work week hours

May involve technical work to be completed by PM on relevant Programs

May involve occasional travel to client locations, project sites, or conferences

Professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment

Requires adherence to security protocols and DoD regulations

Ability to sit for extended periods

This is a full-time position, typically working 40+ hours per week. Some travel may be required to client locations, project sites, or conferences

Infinity Benefits

Great Company Culture.

Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.

Health Benefits.

100% Company Paid

Medical and Dental for you AND your family.

Work that Stays at Work.

Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them!

Rest and Relaxation.

Three weeks' Vacation – Front Loaded on the day you start, and

we pay for you to go on our company reward trip

(ask us about this!)

Health and Wellness.

We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care)

Prepare for the Future.

401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors

Education and Professional Training Reimbursement.

We support our employees career aspirations and growth!

Profit Sharing Plan.

Infinity’s success is due to our employees. Eligible employees are able to participate in our Profit-Sharing Plan.

And more!

U.S. Citizenship is required.

EOE including disability/vet

To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit:

Infinity Careers

Anticipated close date: 11/22/24

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