Orbital Engineering, Inc. · 17 hours ago
Director of Software Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expOrbital Engineering, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and design services, driven by a core purpose of solving complex problems with innovative solutions. They are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the software development functions, oversee multiple teams, and drive the technical maturity and operational discipline of the company's enterprise software ecosystem.
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Responsibilities
Building and leading high-performing engineering teams
Delivering secure, scalable enterprise applications
Establishing modern DevOps, CI/CD, QA, and SDLC practices
Supporting the evolution of a unified enterprise platform accessible to both internal users and external clients
Lead and develop development managers, technical leads, and senior developers
Build high-performing, accountable teams aligned to business priorities
Establish clear role definitions, ownership models, and reporting structures
Create career development paths and technical growth frameworks
Conduct performance management, coaching, and talent reviews
Drive strategic hiring to support platform maturity and delivery needs
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement
Oversee incident response processes and platform monitoring standards
Oversee execution across multiple concurrent software initiatives
Improve backlog management, sprint discipline, and cross-team coordination
Establish developer performance metrics such as: Delivery predictability, Deployment frequency, Change failure rate, System reliability and uptime
Remove obstacles impacting delivery and execution
Partner with Product and Project leadership to align capacity with priorities
Provide architectural oversight across the organization’s core applications
Guide consolidation of systems into a unified enterprise ecosystem
Define shared services strategy (authentication, authorization, APIs, logging, monitoring, data services)
Support scalable, secure system design capable of supporting external client access
Govern major technical decisions while empowering teams to execute
Oversee development of systems accessible to external clients
Implement role-based access control and identity management standards
Partner with infrastructure and security teams on: Cloud architecture, Secure data handling, Audit logging, Environment separation
Implementing and standardizing CI/CD pipelines
Governing source control and branching strategies
Establishing environment promotion models
Formalizing release management practices
Driving infrastructure-as-code and automation where appropriate
Improving deployment reliability and release velocity
Establish standardized SDLC lifecycle gates
Define testing expectations (unit, integration, regression, security, performance)
Introduce automated testing standards
Improve defect management and root cause analysis
Manage technical debt prioritization
Align development documentation with audit-readiness and compliance needs
Establishing KPIs across: Platform adoption and utilization, System uptime and reliability, Deployment frequency and change failure rate, Security posture and vulnerability remediation timelines, Development throughput and delivery predictability
Developing dashboards and reporting mechanisms that provide visibility to executive leadership
Delivering quarterly updates summarizing: Platform performance and reliability metrics, Roadmap progress, Technical risk areas, Strategic outcomes and value delivered
Evaluating emerging technologies, architectural trends, and evolving client needs to guide platform evolution
Using data to inform investment decisions, staffing models, and technical prioritization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (Master's preferred)
10+ years of product leadership experience, including managing or owning SaaS products or platforms
Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-grade digital platforms with strong security, stability, and integration requirements
Strong technical background—capable of partnering with software engineers, AI/ML developers, GIS analysts, and field tech experts to build a unified platform
Experience with enterprise architecture, API design, cloud infrastructure, and data governance
Knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, cybersecurity frameworks, and modern DevSecOps practices
Strong understanding of agile product delivery, software development lifecycles, UX principles, and platform release management
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate technical concepts into business value
Experience in the AEC, industrial, utility, or field operations technology sectors is highly desirable
Preferred
Experience supporting secure software development environments or product security programs
Prior experience in engineering, industrial, or technology services industries
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
401(k)
Supplemental insurance
Company
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Timczyk
Chief Technology Officer
Brandon Otis, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA
Chief Financial Officer
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