Lead Software Automation Engineer Jobs in Florida

Who we are:

ITI Engineering is an award-winning supplier of software, hardware, engineering services and products in the aerospace defense industry. ITI designs and manufactures specialized hardware and software products for aerospace and commercial customers in support of the world's leading fighter aircraft. We produce mission support devices, data transfer equipment, cryptographic data transfer systems, servers and firmware for components that are critical support system elements for several of the world’s leading fighter aircrafts.

We offer: 

• Competitive pay
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents as of date of hire 
• 100% paid employee basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 
• Quarterly company contributions to a Healthcare Savings Account 
• Opportunity to participate in the 401k and company matching 
• Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation Time 

If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding position and the opportunity to join an innovative dynamic team, keep reading! 

We are currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development of software, automation, and infrastructure tooling for advanced military electronics and computing products operating in Windows and Linux environments. This role will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, program management, business development, customers, and end users in a fast-paced environment where prototypes are developed rapidly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain systems software, automation, and infrastructure tooling using C/C++, C#, Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Develop Windows and Linux services, utilities, diagnostic tools, APIs, automation frameworks, and monitoring solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving applications, operating systems, virtualization, networking, storage, and hardware.
• Deploy, configure, automate, and troubleshoot virtualized environments.
• Lead root-cause analysis and develop permanent software and system improvements to improve reliability and performance.
• Implement secure configurations, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and access controls.
• Collaborate with software, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, DevOps, and operations teams.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional development teams and support customer integration, testing, demonstrations, and technical activities.
• Travel up to 10%, including occasional international travel.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong experience with C/C++, C#/.NET, Python, and PowerShell.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, virtualization, TCP/IP networking, storage, and system integration.
• Experience with REST APIs, HTTP, JSON, authentication, and systems integration.
• Strong troubleshooting, system-level debugging, performance analysis, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with infrastructure automation, deployment, monitoring, and operational software.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices including vulnerability management, patching, least privilege, and system hardening.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple programs.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 7+ years of software development experience in complex Windows/Linux environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high-speed networking (10/25/40/100GbE) and performance tuning.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies.
• Experience with NIST, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, FIPS, CVE remediation, or vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with WMI/CIM, WinRM, SSH, IPMI, Redfish, iDRAC, or iLO.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. 

This position is located at a facility that requires all selected candidates to be U.S. Citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders). ITI Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts pre-employment background checks and E-Verify employment authorization verification as part of the hiring process. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and federal regulations, employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen, and employees will be subject to ongoing, unannounced random drug and alcohol testing.