Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer role at Belcan supports a Digital Engineering Ecosystem in Cincinnati, OH by building automated capabilities for efficient information transfer and real-time dynamic dashboards. The position requires on-site work and an active Secret security clearance.

Location and Work Arrangement

• Location: Cincinnati, OH 45242 (Preferred)
• Work mode: In person (onsite)
• Ability to commute: Cincinnati, OH 45242 (Required)

Salary

• Compensation: USD 100,000 - 120,000 per year
• Belcan may consider factors including education, experience, geographic location, and discipline when extending an offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain API scripts to configure and extract relevant data for transfer across diverse tools, teams, and networks
• Implement automated information transfer protocols optimized for throughput and aligned with program knowledge parity objectives
• Establish and enforce quality control practices to protect data integrity and accuracy throughout the information pipeline
• Develop dynamic dashboards to enable real-time visualization of DEE data and support timely decision-making
• Collaborate with partners, government customers, and internal teams to help ensure secure and efficient ecosystem operations
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues across multiple platforms and security classification levels

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be able to work on-site
• Strong experience in API development, scripting, and data integration
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and dashboard development
• Solid understanding of secure network environments and permission-based access systems
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with Digital Engineering Ecosystems or similar collaborative platforms
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and government compliance requirements
• Knowledge of automated data transfer protocols and optimization techniques
• Background in cybersecurity practices for classified environments
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based solutions and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools

Security Clearance

• Required: Secret
• Active Secret clearance is preferred. Candidates with a recently inactive or expired clearance (within the past 24 months) are strongly encouraged to apply, as eligibility may be reinstated through the standard sponsorship process.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Belcan also lists potential benefits that may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; and paid time off including PTO, holidays, and other paid leave required by law.

Application Questions

• Due to the nature of the work performed, U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED. Are you able to comply and show proof of citizenship?
• How many years of work experience do you have with API Development?
• How many years of work experience do you have with Software Engineers?