FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. · 4 hours ago
Manager of Software Development
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expFTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager of Software Engineering to join their growing team. This hands-on technical leadership role involves managing a team of software engineers, contributing to software development, and ensuring adherence to best practices while collaborating with various internal teams.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyMilitaryProduct Design
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Kevin Millstid
Responsibilities
Manage a team of software engineers across the full lifecycle of software development, from planning through deployment
Contribute directly to software design, development, testing, and implementation activities
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices including coding standards, version control, code reviews, and documentation
Support the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and development methodologies that strengthen the team’s technical capabilities
Work closely with product management, design, operations, and other internal teams to identify and prioritize features and enhancements
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to maintain stability, performance, and reliability across applications
Present project progress, roadblocks, and solutions to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Identify and integrate tools and technologies that improve team efficiency and customer delivery
Partner with internal customers and operations to strengthen transparency, collaboration, and customer intimacy
Maintain a working understanding of FTI’s technology offerings and identify opportunities to support current and emerging customer needs
Effective Leadership - Clearly articulates the team’s vision and strategy, makes informed and timely decisions, addresses and resolves conflicts within the team promptly and fairly, and empowers team members by delegating responsibilities and encouraging autonomy
Employee Intimacy - Develops and maintains strong, trusting relationships with team members by taking the time to understand each team member's interests, motivations, strengths, and areas for improvement
Coaching Through Change - Demonstrates adaptability and a positive attitude toward change, clearly communicating and setting a tone for the team. Recognizes and addresses the emotional impact of change on team members through resources and training that help team members adapt to new processes, technologies, or organizational changes
Intentional Mentoring - Proactively identifies and provides opportunities for team members' professional and personal growth by establishing specific mentoring goals and creating a plan to achieve them
Managing, Tracking, and Measuring Performance for Accountability Establishes SMART goals ensuring each member understands their individual responsibilities and how these goals align with and impact company objectives. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to maintain open lines of communication and to assess progress, provide feedback, coaching and address any issues
Ensures timely and accurate approval of time sheets to comply with company policies and payroll deadlines by verifying the accuracy of reported hours and addressing discrepancies promptly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Five-plus years of hands-on software engineering experience
Two-plus years in a leadership or managerial role
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or TypeScript/Angular
Experience building containerized, cloud-native services using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar)
Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices
Experience with distributed systems or message bus technologies (Kafka, Redis, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with relational or NoSQL databases and modeling complex data relationships
Experience deploying or supporting applications in secure or disconnected environments (IL4 through IL6 or comparable edge conditions)
Fluency with modern data serialization formats such as JSON, Protobuf, GeoJSON, or KML
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to design and implement robust software solutions
Strong communication skills and comfort presenting to customers
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners
Knowledge of FAR and related federal policies
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret Clearance
Preferred
Experience with ML frameworks or toolchains such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, LangChain, or the OpenAI API
Familiarity with MLOps platforms including MLflow, Kubeflow, DVC, or custom training and inference pipelines
Working knowledge of vector databases such as Milvus, Pinecone, Chroma, or FAISS
Experience with retrieval architectures including RAG, graph-based, or hybrid search approaches
Ability to build Python-based data ingestion scripts, embeddings pipelines, or lightweight inference services
Exposure to LLM fine-tuning methods such as LoRA, QLoRA, or PEFT
Experience with agent frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or DSPy
Familiarity with cloud GPU environments or edge inference optimization
Experience integrating AI services into applications using REST APIs, event triggers, or UI copilots
Company
FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.
FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. - provides the technology and deep data expertise to drive the best defense and intelligence solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Shroder
CEO / Chairman of the Board
Tom Batty
Director, Special Projects reporting to CEO
Recent News
2025-11-24
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