Tech Lead for IC in McLean (Top Secret Required)

Technical Lead – Intelligence Systems

Reston, VA or McLean, VA | Active TS Clearance Required

Looking for a highly capable Technical Lead with proactive energy to take charge of mission-critical intelligence systems. This role blends hands-on development with team leadership and requires expertise in building complex, integrated software solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a small, agile team of SWE professionals while staying hands-on with C/C development.
• Design, build, and deliver integrated systems with hardware and software components.
• Develop and maintain software roadmaps, manage team resources, and ensure milestones are met.
• Implement best practices for development, testing, and system integration.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams as a technical SME to drive key decisions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and ensure system performance at every level.

What You Bring:

• 10 years writing production-grade software (C or C preferred).
• 8 years leading and building agile teams with proven resource management skills.
• Experience integrating hardware into software solutions.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and established codebases.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience managing high-profile programs.
• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance (required).

Preferred:

• Experience with SITL/HITL simulation, cybersecurity, or multi-network systems.
• Familiarity with executive-level communication and high-stakes decision-making.

Compensation:

$185,000 -$200,000 in addition to very strong benefits, commute package, relo if needed, and stock (not options) that will make you smile

This is an opportunity to lead groundbreaking work, manage interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative, high-stakes programs. If this sounds like a fit—or if you know someone (and like them! :) who’d excel in this role—please share so I can then share the inside scoop with them. Thank you!

Salary : $185,000 - $200,000