Site Lead - Defense R&D

Are you interested in creating mission critical software to support our warfighter? Do you want to work on a team developing new and emerging technologies? Are you open to new ideas, collaborating with teammates, teaching, and learning from others? If this is the kind of person you are, DS2 invites you to apply for a spot on our team! We are looking to add an on-site technical lead for our Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) team supporting R&D efforts. Who Is DS2? DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services to DoD, federal, and commercial clients using mature Agile, Scrum, and SAFe practices. We are an organization that is committed to teamwork with a clear focus on the customer and a belief that hiring talented individuals will help us meet our vision of “Engineered to Exceed Expectations”. Every day, DS2 engineers meet our client's needs through problem-solving, teamwork, and technology-driven solutions. You can expect to work with a team of committed engineers that exemplify our core values and an environment where playing hard is just as important as working hard. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Responsibilities – What You’ll Do: Manage the DS2 on-site presence at the Air Force Civil Engineering Center at Tyndall AFB. Lead teams involved in work with Software Engineering, sUAS, robotics, and EOD missions. Work directly with government customers and industry partners for the good of the R&D mission at AFCEC. Conduct research, report on, and create proof-of-concepts and prototypes with development team for R&D projects. Play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and demonstrating applications. Manage scheduling and operation of test events, including communication to government stakeholders and contractors. Be a part of an agile team that works together to organize, manage, and complete their work on products. Work with team to test, develop, peer review, and continuously integrate changes into the code base. Work with remote team at DS2 headquarters to communicate stakeholder requirements. Learn emerging technologies to keep you and your team as well equipped as possible. Qualifications - We Need Someone Who: Graduate of an accredited university with an MS degree in Civil, Mechanical or Computer Engineering or equivalent and at least 10 years of civil engineering-related RDT&E experience since graduation. Is a U.S. Citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation in order to obtain a security clearance . Can conduct research to identify opportunities for innovation, analyze trends, review competitive solutions/products, and customer needs. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative skills. Excellent communication and ability to work independently or in a team. Is able to engage with teammates, both virtually and face-to-face, to plan projects, seek out or provide help on issues, as well as present solutions to clients. Manages time well and can prioritize tasks to ensure projects are completed on time. Preferred - It's even better if you: Have experience working with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), Department of War (DoW), or within the domains of unmanned systems, small unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous systems, robotic applications, rapid damage assessment, explosive ordnance disposal, AI, CE operations, etc. Strong background in relevant R&D fields (e.g., engineering, science). Have proven experience performing analysis of requirements and managing a team of software engineers. Experience leading a team of engineers in the development of new products, technologies, and processes. Have used Software Development Lifecycle tool suites like Azure DevOps or Atlassian Received one or more Scrum, Microsoft, Google Developer certifications or any other technical certifications Benefits — What we do for you: Flexible work schedule Educational opportunities Tuition reimbursement Student loan repayment Certification reimbursement + bonuses Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D Generous paid time off + holidays 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions of up to 4% Sponsored community and volunteer events, like beach cleanups, 5Ks, and more All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this job's performance. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr DS2