Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Developer with Project Management experience to lead and actively participate in Caspia’s government-funded projects. This role will oversee technical projects and teams of engineers in ensuring quality and timeliness in results required by project requirements and government contracts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, communication, leadership, and familiarity with SBIR/STTR projects. 

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of projects, including proposal development, project execution, budgeting, reporting, and compliance with government regulations.
• Technical Contribution: Actively participate in research, development, and implementation, leveraging expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, image processing, and software development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government agencies, contractors, research institutions, and internal teams to ensure project success and commercialization opportunities.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, and other relevant government contracting regulations. Prepare reports, presentations, and deliverables as required by the contracting agencies.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers, researchers, and program staff, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Proposal Development: Assist in the preparation and submission of SBIR/STTR proposals, ensuring alignment with agency needs and technological feasibility.
• Commercialization Strategy: Identify pathways for transitioning SBIR-funded technologies into full-scale government programs and commercial markets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3-5 years in a project leadership role.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or other programming languages  
• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, with experience in the image processing/computer vision field. 
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git), debugging tools, and performance profiling tools.
• Excellent project management skills with proficiency in Agile, PMP, or similar methodologies.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical contributions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with DoD, DHS, NSF, or other federal agencies on cybersecurity initiatives.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or equivalent.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.