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Cooperidge Consulting Firm lists this Head of Engineering - Software Development opportunity in marietta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Head of Engineering - Software Development
Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Director of Software Engineering for a top Defense Technology client. This leadership role, based in Atlanta, GA, will build, lead, and manage growing engineering teams across the United States and Europe, shaping the technical direction of advanced AI and computer vision software for airspace security. The Director is responsible for establishing leadership structure, setting technical direction, and driving execution across development projects while aligning technical strategy with high‑level business and national security objectives.
Cooperidge Consulting Firm provided pay range
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Base pay range
$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Job Responsibilities
Build, lead, and directly manage growing software and AI engineering teams distributed across the United States and Europe
Establish an effective leadership structure, set strategic technical direction, and implement robust engineering processes to guide company expansion
Drive project execution across software and AI development, prioritizing management and delegation over individual coding responsibilities
Work closely with the CEO and Managing Director to align overall technical strategy with core business objectives and goals
Ensure all software and AI development projects adhere to stringent regulatory standards of regulated industries such as defense, aviation, and aerospace
Implement and enforce industry best practices, including strong adherence to Agile and DevOps methodologies
Guide technical decision‑making and scale the engineering culture and technical standards from the ground up during a pivotal growth phase
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field is preferred
Experience
Minimum of ten (10) or more years of overall software engineering experience is required
Proven experience scaling and leading small engineering teams through rapid growth phases is required
Prior DoD or defense contractor project management experience (e.g., Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, L3Harris, etc.) is mandatory
Experience with AI‑driven defense applications, computer vision, or autonomous systems is preferred
Certifications & Licenses
U.S. Citizenship is required (due to ITAR restrictions and government contract work)
Strong technical leadership background with a deep understanding of Agile and DevOps practices
Local to Atlanta or willing to relocate to the Atlanta metropolitan area is required
Skills
Exceptional leadership and communication skills (both technical and non‑technical) for managing distributed, international teams
Background in hardware‑software integration and hardware interfacing is preferred
Familiarity with international and distributed engineering team management is preferred
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Worksite address
marietta, GA, 30064, US
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