Agile Defense, Camp Smith, HI
Objective 1: In the first 90 days, get the Honolulu team shipping against the program architecture
Summary Target Effect Pairing (TEP) is a capability for USPACOM Joint Fires, built on the Maven Smart System, that gives commanders AI recommendations they can trace, explain, and audit, while every inherently governmental decision stays with a human. Part of the team building it sits in Honolulu, near the users at USPACOM. Whether the software fits how targeteers actually work gets decided there as much as anywhere.
You lead engineering for the Honolulu team. The program's Lead Software Architect, based in the National Capital Region, owns the overall architecture and has final technical authority. You turn that architecture into working software in Honolulu: you make the design calls within it, review code, and keep the Honolulu engineers, the Senior UX Designer, and the Product Manager/Fires SMEs building one product with the team in the National Capital Region.
This is a hands-on lead role. The work spans two locations, some integration work waits on government decisions, and everything happens in secure facilities.
Location: Honolulu, HI | On-site
Clearance Level: TS/SCI eligibility required
Objective 4: By the end of year one, raise the engineering standard of the Honolulu team
All work takes place in secure facilities. This position is based in Honolulu with the USPACOM-based development team.
Conditions
Work is primarily performed in professional office, Government, and technical development environments. This position requires regular on-site collaboration in the San Diego area, including work with Government and development stakeholders at or in support of NIWC-Pacific. Periodic travel may be required to support operational stakeholders and other mission activities. Work may occur in secure facilities with restrictions on personal electronic devices and remote connectivity.
Strength Demands
Sedentary to light physical demands associated with professional office and technical work environments. Occasional movement or transport of laptops, documents, and other standard work materials may be required.
Physical Requirements
Regular use of computers and standard office equipment; ability to participate in meetings, technical working sessions, and collaborative development activities for extended periods; ability to communicate effectively in person and through approved electronic means; and ability to travel as required.
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1960
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