The Vertex Company

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Description

V2X is growing! The Chief Software Engineer will join our multi-discipline development team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs in next-generation avionics and weapon system integration. Our team and products address the customer’s needs for rapid capability integration that provide superior combat relevance and readiness across the airborne fleet via integrated sense, control, employment, and deployment solutions. Our team develops innovative Weapon System Integration (WSI) solutions for the airborne warfighter to address current and emerging threat environments. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality and team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple DoD customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Typical Duties:

As a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Chief Software Engineer serves as the primary technical authority and strategic leader for all software activities across the WSI programs. The Chief Software Engineer is responsible for guiding the software development lifecycle, including architecture, requirements definition, design, implementation, integration, and verification. In this role, the Chief Software Engineer sets the technical direction, drives software design decisions, and ensures alignment with system-level objectives. The Chief Software Engineer is expected to mentor and grow the engineering team, promote technical excellence, and lead efforts to continuously improve software processes, practices, and product quality. A commitment to rigorous coding standards, industry best practices, and effective configuration management is essential to success in this position.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years related experience in Software Development or other related engineering experience
• Excellent communicator to internal and external customers
• Standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, and Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and its application to software-intensive systems. Experience with DoD development process
• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Weapons/Effects (Missiles, Projectiles), Command & Control for Fire Control and Surveillance applications, Datalinks, and Airborne Platform Integration
• Proficient in proposal development, cost estimation, and technical writing for complex bids and government contracts.
• Experience reading and developing from Interface Control Documents (ICD)
• Proven experience in leading software teams and managing large-scale software architecture.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and software configuration management.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps Software Development process environments
• Strong communication and teaming skills demonstrated by experience working within Agile or DevOps SW development teams
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, coaching and training to other employees
• Identifies and advocate improvement to processes, tools, and technical solutions which affect the team and/or product
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work with minimal oversight. Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience leading software development in highly regulated environments (e.g., aerospace and defense).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including secure coding practices, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Proven track record of leading geographically distributed teams or working in multi-site development environments.
• Prior experience interfacing directly with government customers, primes, or regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of software safety standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 62304, or similar.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills for leadership briefings, customer engagements, and technical reviews.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across cross-functional teams and programs.
• Prior experience as a Chief Engineer, Software Technical Lead, or equivalent.
• Current/active DoD Secret level or higher clearance

Education Requirements:

• BS with a major in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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