Software Engineering Manager 1

Description

The company's Defense Systems business is hiring a Software Engineering Manager 1 for its C2 and Weapons Integration division.

You will be a functional manager for about 10 to 15 engineers in the Mission Data Management Engineering operating unit, which sits within the Mission Planning department.

The role is based in Hollywood, MD or Manhattan Beach, CA.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The role requires a Secret clearance to start.

Responsibilities

• Lead your direct reports in line with team goals, program activity and company policy.
• Work with programs on staffing, recruiting and training.
• Write and deliver employee performance reviews, and decide on promotion recommendations.
• Assess salaries and work with Human Resources on possible adjustments.
• Help employees set performance goals, give career guidance and coach them on their performance.
• Build an inclusive workplace and keep workloads and work-life balance in check.
• Staff the team to meet program plans and to support growth, while giving individuals work that helps them develop.
• Check in with staff regularly on growth areas, gaps and training needs, and run the company's review cycle.
• Manage pay and career progression.
• Create and maintain forward-looking processes that support strategic goals.
• Expect about 10% travel.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field, MIS or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience, with substantial hands-on work in software engineering, including Agile or SAFe methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate and mediate conflict resolution.
• Working knowledge of software or systems engineering.
• Familiarity with other engineering disciplines.
• An active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation in the past 5 years, or enrollment in the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP).
• Preferred: prior experience as a functional manager or technical team leader.
• Preferred: experience in an Agile or SAFe leadership role, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner or Release Train Engineer.
• Preferred: familiarity with EVMS reporting and CAM responsibilities.
• Preferred: experience with web development and microservices.
• Preferred: experience with Microsoft Windows-based applications.
• Preferred: in-depth knowledge of mission planning as a domain, including program software design and code.
• Preferred: current direct program duties within the MDM operating unit.
• Preferred: current AP-012 SAP access.
• Preferred: a current DoD Top Secret clearance.

Conditions

The primary base salary range is $133,000.00 to $199,600.00.

This range is a general guide. Final pay depends on the scope of the role and on your experience, education, skills and the current market.

Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses reward individual contribution and share company results with employees.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A savings plan.
• Paid company holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and personal business.