Job Information
Actalent Chief Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job Title: Chief Software Engineer
Job Description
Our ideal candidate is a proficient technical leader with previous experience in government mission systems. You are passionate about providing technical leadership to a team of software and system engineers. You should possess deep knowledge of the system engineering 'V' and apply that to government programs, create system architecture definitions, and perform trade analysis. You will leverage forward-leaning system design and integration concepts across multiple programs to enable system reuse, expedite system delivery schedules, and clearly communicate technical status to program leadership. This candidate will join our team of engineers to shape the development and delivery of custom applications and advanced R&D solutions for our customers.
Leading engineering teams in all aspects of program development to achieve program and technical success through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Continuously applying technical knowledge to determine and set technical objectives to analyze, investigate, and resolve advanced engineering problems
Chairing all engineering boards on program
Evaluating the integration of the engineering solution development, documentation, and deployment to ensure compliance with program statement of work in terms of content and schedule
Communicating engineering status, risks, or issues involving system performance, availability, or security to program leadership and the customer
Holding technical exchange meetings with government customers to brief engineering design for government review and approval mechanisms.
Hard Skills
BS degree
10 years of experience in technical leadership
Experience with system engineering 'V'
Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience in government mission systems
Soft Skills
Ability to lead a small agile software/systems team
Proven track record of meeting critical deadlines
Strong communication skills
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site and some days remote. Either Colorado Springs, CO or King of Prussia, PA. This role offers some work-from-home flexibility and requires up to 20% travel.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.