Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Core
Lead software engineering teams designing, developing, integrating, and testing solutions for complex hardware and mission applications.
Role type
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
Builds
Complex hardware and mission-critical software solutions
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Mission Systems
Required skills
Software development lifecycle management, Agile execution leadership, Team leadership and hiring, Program planning and resourcing, Risk assessment and mitigation, Cross-functional stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Agile execution (PI planning, backlog prioritization), Engineering forecasting and earned value management, Multi-team organization leadership, Distributed systems architecture, Third-party software integration in secure environments, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and containerized deployments, Languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Bash, Perl, Python
Technologies
Bash, Java, JavaScript, Linux, Perl, Python, Web, Windows, Distributed Systems, Containerized Deployments, Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Responsibilities
Lead software engineering teams designing, developing, integrating, and testing solutions for complex hardware and mission applications. Represent software engineering in discussions with program leaders and stakeholders, aligning priorities, plans, and execution decisions. Communicate proactively across software and program leadership about emerging issues, upcoming changes, bids, and execution impacts. Drive execution of software-intensive efforts by managing schedules, resolving issues, and coordinating teams to meet program milestones. Guide agile delivery by prioritizing work, supporting Program Increment planning, and addressing dependencies and capacity needs. Lead planning and resourcing for program and departmental objectives, including estimates, forecasts, and workforce allocation. Build an effective software organization through hiring, employee development, performance management, and succession planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
