Software Process Lead Engineer

Cimarron is hiring a Software Process Lead Engineer to support the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program in El Segundo, CA. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technology in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Duties:

• Lead software process implementation and governance across all phases of the software development lifecycle for a large-scale satellite development program.
• Incorporate enterprise software design practices and process assets into engineering artifacts and documentation, including development plans, specifications, test plans, and review materials.
• Guide the development, approval, and adoption of standardized artifacts for use by software teams and for delivery to customers.
• Support process compliance efforts, including audits, peer reviews, Technical Design Reviews, gate reviews, and customer reviews.
• Advise software engineering management and program leadership on software process strategies to ensure engineering excellence and program success.
• Design and implement tooling and processes to generate and collect software metrics in alignment with the measurement and metrics plan.
• Lead planning, generation, analysis, and reporting of software metrics across engineering teams.
• Deliver software process training to educate teams on new and emerging practices.
• Review engineering products and processes for compliance with project plans and applicable standards.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• Active Secret Clearance (or higher).
• 5 or more years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems.
• 5 or more years of experience leading a team either formally or informally, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
• 5 or more years of experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks.
• 5 or more years of experience with modern software development methodologies.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Engineering Technology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, or Computer Science.
• Proficiency with Boeing Enterprise Software Design Practices (DPs) for mission-critical systems.
• Experience in the satellite software domain.
• Proficiency with the GitLab ecosystem.
• Experience with Agile software development and principles of DevSecOps and Continuous Integration (CI).
• Proven ability to work with diverse software product owners and systems engineering teams to implement software processes in complex systems.
• Experience working on U.S. Government contracts.
• Experience implementing and/or auditing software standards such as CMMI, AS9100, and MIL-STD.
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Familiarity with Technical Operating Report (TOR) standards.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.