District Partners LLC
Technical Lead - Intelligence Systems
Location:
Reston, VA (Onsite)
Clearance:
Active Top Secret required (SCI eligibility preferred)
Compensation:
$275,000 (Flexibility in comp)
Travel:
Approx. 20-25% (4 trips/year, 1 week each)
A high-growth defense technology company is hiring a
C++ Technical Lead
to support product development efforts within the Intelligence Community. This is a
50/50 role -you'll split your time between
hands-on software development (C++)
and leading a team of 4-8 engineers building next-gen sensor-based systems. The position sits at the intersection of software and hardware, requiring a leader who can guide product direction, drive technical decisions, and contribute to mission-critical codebases.
What You'll Do: Drive the technical roadmap and execution for IC-facing product development Lead multidisciplinary teams (software, hardware, test) through complex builds Write production-level C/C++ code to meet fast-moving delivery timelines Mentor engineers, unblock challenges, and enforce code quality standards Own integration efforts with third-party APIs and systems Track and optimize performance using real-time metrics Represent the program in technical reviews with internal and government stakeholders Support field testing at domestic test sites (approx. 20-25% travel) What You Bring:
10+ years of engineering experience, including 8+ years in C++ development 8+ years leading high-performing software teams Proven experience delivering integrated software/hardware systems Deep experience navigating large codebases and complex environments Strong decision-maker who can drive direction with limited oversight Active U.S. Top Secret clearance (SCI preferred) U.S. Citizenship required Bonus If You Have:
Experience supporting classified or high-sensitivity programs Background in SITL/HITL simulation environments Familiarity with cybersecurity, cross-domain systems, and accreditation processes
This is an onsite role in Reston, VA, offering relocation support for qualified candidates. You'll be helping shape programs with real national security impact.
Location:
Reston, VA (Onsite)
Clearance:
Active Top Secret required (SCI eligibility preferred)
Compensation:
$275,000 (Flexibility in comp)
Travel:
Approx. 20-25% (4 trips/year, 1 week each)
A high-growth defense technology company is hiring a
C++ Technical Lead
to support product development efforts within the Intelligence Community. This is a
50/50 role -you'll split your time between
hands-on software development (C++)
and leading a team of 4-8 engineers building next-gen sensor-based systems. The position sits at the intersection of software and hardware, requiring a leader who can guide product direction, drive technical decisions, and contribute to mission-critical codebases.
What You'll Do: Drive the technical roadmap and execution for IC-facing product development Lead multidisciplinary teams (software, hardware, test) through complex builds Write production-level C/C++ code to meet fast-moving delivery timelines Mentor engineers, unblock challenges, and enforce code quality standards Own integration efforts with third-party APIs and systems Track and optimize performance using real-time metrics Represent the program in technical reviews with internal and government stakeholders Support field testing at domestic test sites (approx. 20-25% travel) What You Bring:
10+ years of engineering experience, including 8+ years in C++ development 8+ years leading high-performing software teams Proven experience delivering integrated software/hardware systems Deep experience navigating large codebases and complex environments Strong decision-maker who can drive direction with limited oversight Active U.S. Top Secret clearance (SCI preferred) U.S. Citizenship required Bonus If You Have:
Experience supporting classified or high-sensitivity programs Background in SITL/HITL simulation environments Familiarity with cybersecurity, cross-domain systems, and accreditation processes
This is an onsite role in Reston, VA, offering relocation support for qualified candidates. You'll be helping shape programs with real national security impact.