Job Description

DRS RADA is a global pioneer of RADAR systems for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Software Team Leader to lead the design and development of a next-generation Air Defense Command & Control System This role requires deep technical expertise in real-time distributed systems, modern software practices, and a strong leadership presence to guide a multidisciplinary software team from architecture through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system design of a modular, real-time, geospatial C2 system involving track fusion, multi-sensor integration, and operator interfaces.
• Own and manage the software development lifecycle: requirements breakdown, architecture definition, sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and deployment.
• Coordinate efforts across frontend (React/Cesium), backend (C++/DDS), and integration/QA teams.
• Serve as the technical authority and primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, system engineers, and business managers.
• Define and enforce software architecture principles, quality standards, and system performance goals (e.g., latency, determinism, fault tolerance).
• Guide the implementation of networking, real-time messaging, data recording, and security mechanisms
• Provide technical mentorship, code guidance, and career development for team members.
• Ensure compliance with military standards, security requirements (e.g., NIST, STIG).
• Contribute to planning, risk analysis, effort estimation, and interface documentation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role
• Strong coding background in C++, with experience in Command & Control systems.
• Familiarity with modern frontend stacks (e.g., React, CesiumJS, WebSocket integration).
• Experience with Windows, real-time Linux, containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of air defense, aerospace, or military systems – including sensor integration, data fusion, or tactical displays.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; able to coordinate across disciplines and manage conflict constructively.