Full-Time

Lead Software Developer 3

Lentech Inc.

Lentech Inc.

51-200 employees

Engineering, IT, and space systems solutions

Compensation Overview

$290.7k - $310.4k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Fort Meade, MD, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Python
JavaScript
Java
Perl
Nginx
MongoDB
Lua
Web Development
Linux/Unix
Spring

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Requirements
  • An active and current TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph through the Maryland customer is required.
  • At least 20 years of experience in software engineering is required.
  • Experience with software development, programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks, including Java and JavaScript in a Linux environment, is required.
  • Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications is required.
  • Experience using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions is required.
  • Experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using agile methods is required.
  • Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform implementation, regular problem solving, maintenance, and support for agile software development to modernize systems.
  • Apply advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise with full industry knowledge.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Work without considerable direction.
  • Mentor and may supervise team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Java libraries including MongoDB, Spring, and OSGi.
  • Experience with Perl, Python, Lua, and NGINX.

Lentech, Inc. provides mission-focused engineering, operations, technical solutions, and IT services for civil and defense customers. Its work spans systems and multidisciplinary engineering (notably thermal engineering for NASA Goddard), integration and test services, software development, mission operations, and FedRAMP-compliant cloud and cybersecurity offerings for agencies like NASA, Treasury, HHS, and the Air Force. The company differentiates itself as a minority-owned Small Disadvantaged Business with a proven track record in space and IT programs, including premier thermal engineering and AWS GovCloud/FedRAMP hosting. Its goal is to grow its space systems services and expand its team while continuing to deliver secure, mission-focused support to government clients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rose Allen became CEO on March 9, 2026, bringing aerospace-defense scale experience.
  • Mike Majarov joined April 13, 2026 to accelerate innovation and agentic AI products.
  • Lentech posted July 2026 news on Eclipse acquisition and Empower AI JV.

What critics are saying

  • CEO churn in October 2025 and March 2026 signals fragile leadership continuity.
  • USDA’s June 2026 $102,000 order shows tiny contract scale versus competitors.
  • Federal contract concentration makes one recompete loss existential within 12 months.

What makes Lentech Inc. unique

  • 100% employee-owned structure aligns retention, incentives, and federal customer trust.
  • Eclipse Engineering acquisition expands Intelligence Community software, cloud, and cyber capabilities.
  • Empower AI and DigitalNet.ai partnerships push agentic AI into federal workflows.

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Company News

The Palm Beach Post
Mar 9th, 2026
Lentech, Inc. Announces Rose Allen as CEO to Drive Growth and Innovation

Lentech, Inc. announces Rose Allen as CEO to drive growth and innovation. Distributed by EIN Presswire ELKRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Lentech, Inc., an Employee-Owned organization and a leading provider of IT, engineering and technical solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government, has appointed Rosalie Allen as their Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately. Ms. Allen has more than 35 years of experience in the aerospace and defense sector, with a distinguished career focused on designing and executing transformational strategies that drive enterprise growth. Prior to joining Lentech, Ms. Allen served as the Director of Operational Excellence at Alutiiq, leading the development and implementation of accountability systems and scalable operational processes. Ms. Allen also served as President of deciBel Research, where she led engineers, software developers, and scientists supporting the defense and intelligence customers. Earlier, as President of Interfuze Corporation, she guided the company through acquisitions that diversified and expanded its capabilities. Ms. Allen also held the position of Huntsville Site Executive for Booz Allen Hamilton, where she was responsible for developing strategies to drive company growth. During her 19-year tenure at NASA, she progressed through a series of technical and leadership roles, ultimately serving as Director of the Office of Strategic Analysis and Communications at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Gregg Einfalt, interim CEO for Lentech, will resume his role as President, ensuring continuity in the company's leadership and partnering with Rose and the executive team as Lentech pursues multiple initiatives in the defense, intelligence and civil markets. "The addition of Rose to our executive team perfectly complements our company's mission and employee focused culture and leverages her successful vision and approach to achieving growth and customer success in multiple market sectors", said Gregg Einfalt. Rose Allen added "I am honored to step into the role of CEO at Lentech, Inc., and I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our executive team and our employee owners for their unwavering dedication and hard work that has laid a strong foundation for our future success." About Lentech, Inc. Lentech, Inc. is a leading provider of IT, engineering and technical solutions and services to the U.S. Federal Government. Lentech, a 100% Employee-Owned company, was recently recognized as a Fast 50 company by Washington Technology. As both a prime contractor and subcontractor, Lentech delivers innovative solutions to support critical government operations and missions. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. XPRMedia and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact [email protected]

Washington Technology
Oct 17th, 2025
Lentech appoints Einfalt as interim CEO, Dillahay steps down

Lentech appoints Einfalt as interim CEO, Dillahay steps down. Lentech's interim CEO Gregg Einfalt, who has been its president since 2016. Lentech photo. Paul Dillahay is a senior executive at DigitalNet.ai, the new artificial intelligence company founded by serial entrepreneur Ken Bajaj that Lentech is also partnering with. Lentech has appointed President Gregg Einfalt to the chief executive post on an interim basis following the planned departure of Paul Dillahay, who led the company as CEO since January. Einfalt will also work with the employee-owned company's board of directors to assess candidates for the permanent CEO role, Lentech said Wednesday. Dillahay is a senior executive at DigitalNet.ai, the new artificial intelligence company founded by serial entrepreneur Ken Bajaj. DigitalNet.ai formed through a combination of three other businesses including Harmonic AI, which Dillahay founded in 2024 and subsequently led as CEO. Lentech is developing a partnership with DigitalNet.ai that surrounds agentic AI tools for federal agencies and commercial entities, including new use cases. In conjunction with the CEO transition, Dillahay will resume his position as leader of Lentech's strategic advisory board. Lentech transitioned to a 100% employee stock ownership plan during his tenure there. Einfalt joined Lentech in 2016 as president after two decades in executive roles at ASRC Federal. Stay in the know - Washington Technology's Insider Membership gives you unmatched access to breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insights that federal contractors can't afford to miss. Join today for 50% off.

Taylor & Francis
Jan 6th, 2025
Lentech, Inc. Announces Key Leadership Changes to Drive Growth and Innovation

Effective January 1, 2025, Paul A. Dillahay has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lentech.