Pratt Miller
Defense
DefenseSoftwareChiefEngineer
“Defense Software Chief Engineer at Pratt Miller. Skills: Software architecture, Technical leadership, Defense software. Lead a software team. Design software solutions”
Industry & Context.
Technical risks; Mitigation strategies
Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity, Flexibility to work longer hours, Flexibility to work weekends, Monthly travel may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Fifteen or more years of industry experience
Nice to Have
Advanced degree, Technical Leadership experience, Heavy experience in defense, Working knowledge of DOD project environments, Technical liaison experience, Performed as the Technical Design and Decision maker, Technical Leadership on a project for defense, Experience leading and working in environments using an Agile framework, Experience working in an engineering prototype or research environment, Proficiency in multiple programming languages, Proficiency in diverse software architectures, Broad technical knowledge across various programming languages, Broad technical knowledge across platforms, Broad technical knowledge across systems, Technical knowledge of simulation environments, Technical knowledge of networking architectures, Technical knowledge of Windows OS, Technical knowledge of Linux OS, Technical knowledge of NIST 800-171 CUI/CMSS, Technical knowledge of NIST 800-172 IL5, Technical knowledge of ITAR, Technical knowledge of Python, Technical knowledge of C/C++, Technical knowledge of Matlab, Technical knowledge of Powershell, Technical knowledge of Bas., Technical knowledge of .Net, Technical knowledge of Web UI Technologies, Technical knowledge of HTML, Technical knowledge of CSS, Technical knowledge of Javascript, Technical knowledge of Angular platform, Technical knowledge of Angular CLO, Technical knowledge of Typescript, Technical knowledge of React, Technical knowledge of Java
What You'll Do.
Design software solutions
Develop software solutions
Implement software solutions
Test software solutions
Meet customer expectations
Exceed customer expectations
Make architecture decisions
Make design decisions
Deliver software solutions
Support business development
Provide technical expertise
Develop technical vision
Develop technical roadmap
Lead development of staff
Mentor technical staff
Identify training needs
Conduct performance evaluations
Collaborate with project teams
Identify proper resources
Implement software solutions
Support software solutions
Assist in procurement
Participate in selection process
Participate in hiring process
Develop software engineering processes
Implement software engineering processes
Develop software engineering standards
Implement software engineering standards
Develop software engineering best practices
Implement software engineering best practices
Ensure technical excellence
Lead identification of skills
Lead development of skills
Identify needed technologies
Develop needed technologies
Work with internal teams
Work with external teams
Serve as software liaison
Work with remote teams
Work with remote resources
Manage technical risks
Ensure mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with standards
Ensure compliance with regulations
Ensure compliance with policies
Work across engineering disciplines
Ensure integration of components
Collaborate with product managers
Collaborate with designers
Collaborate with other engineers
Understand requirements
Provide technical recommendations
Ensure effective solutions
Work with cross-functional teams
Understand business requirements
Translate requirements to specifications
Create technical solutions
Ensure execution of code reviews
Ensure execution of design reviews
Ensure execution of product requirement discussions
Provide constructive feedback
Improve product quality
Communicate technical capabilities
Present technical solutions
Maintain holistic view of projects
Maintain holistic view of solutions
Ensure alignment with goals
Ensure alignment with roadmaps
Ensure alignment with technologies
Ensure alignment with practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal teams; External partners; Remote teams; Project teams
Communication Scope
Technical capabilities; Technical solutions
Process & Methodology
Agile framework
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