Job Description
Job DescriptionNow Hiring: Director-Level Software Engineer – Geolocation & Communications Systems
On-Site | Full-Time | TS/SCI Clearance Required | Relocation Provided
Location: Tucson, AZ
Work Model: 100% On-Site (No remote/telework)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Director
About the Opportunity
Talent Depot is seeking an accomplished, results-driven software engineering leader to join a highly specialized R&D team supporting national security defense. You’ll work alongside top-tier electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists to design, build, and deploy advanced geolocation and digital communications systems with real-world impact.
This is an opportunity to contribute across all engineering lifecycle phases—from architecture and development to deployment and operations—while receiving mission feedback directly from end users in the field.
Core Responsibilities
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Architect, develop, and maintain fully integrated software solutions
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Build infrastructure for seamless integration with internal and third-party services
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Design scalable APIs and ensure interoperability across applications
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Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and external stakeholders
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Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior team members
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Stay current with emerging technologies and implement innovative solutions
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Lead Agile development processes with DevOps and CI/CD best practices
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Engage in system-level work: development, integration, test, deployment, and O&M
RequirementsRequired Qualifications
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Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
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15–25 years of experience in software engineering
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Expert-level proficiency in Golang
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Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns
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Experience designing enterprise-level software systems
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Advanced experience with internal/external APIs and third-party integrations
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Highly proficient in modern software engineering practices (testability, scalability, maintainability)
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Must hold active TS/SCI clearance
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U.S. citizenship required due to government security clearance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
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Proficiency in C++ and Python within Linux environments
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Knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms
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Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js or React
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Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, CVE mitigations, CI/CD
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Experience automating workflows at the enterprise level
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Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies
BenefitsWhy This Role Stands Out
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Direct impact on national security through mission-critical systems
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Opportunity to innovate in a fast-paced, research-driven environment
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Full relocation assistance provided
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See your work deployed and operational with real-time mission feedback