Loft Federal · 1 month ago
Vice President of Software
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yrLoft Federal is committed to delivering efficient solutions to the U.S. national security space community. As the Vice President of Software Engineering, you will lead a team of engineers, oversee the development process, and align projects with the company's strategic goals while fostering a collaborative environment.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define Software engineering strategy for satellites, ground and customer facing platforms
Represent software engineering in executive discussions, customer engagements and strategic planning
Implement Loft Federal's Mission, Vision and Values
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers
Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback
Foster a positive, collaborative, and innovative team culture
Oversee the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment
Execute effective resource assignment and management to achieve cost and schedule targets
Identify industry available software tools and lead make/buy decisions
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and quality
Advocate for best practices in software development
Monitor and improve the efficiency of the software development process
Communicate company status, risks, and issues to stakeholders
Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with business objectives
Act as a liaison between the engineering team and senior management
Allocate resources effectively to meet project demands
Manage team workload and ensure a balanced distribution of tasks
Plan for team growth and participate in the hiring process
Qualification
Required
Active or recent Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in software architecture development and team management
Track record of successful program execution
Experience in making successful strategic decisions to guide department and company direction based on market understanding
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, etc)
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with relevant programming languages and technologies (e.g. Python, C/C++, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Distributed Systems, Hardware-in-the-loop testing, and so on)
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration
Work that is challenging and meaningful
Company
Loft Federal
Loft Federal is a manufacturer of aerospace and defense products.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase