Software Engineering Manager 2

Description

This is a software functional manager role in Melbourne, FL, within the aeronautics systems sector. You will lead program execution and team development for a family of programs.

You spend 15% to 20% of your time on management and 80% to 85% on directly funded technical work as a hands-on member of a software team.

You bring a strong background in software development and embedded systems. The work centers on mission applications built with software engineering best practices and standards.

You will manage approximately 10-15 engineers.

Secret clearance is required to start. Travel is about 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day communication with your team, give regular feedback, hold periodic one-on-ones, and run scheduled performance appraisals.
• Assess performance, recommend raises and promotions, and resolve personnel issues.
• Coach and mentor engineers and support staff on their technical and career growth, including career counseling, professional development, and recognition.
• Support recruiting, interviews, and hiring for the project.
• Review current project requirements and make sure staff have clear statements of work that support contract performance.
• Set personal, program, and functional goals with program management and IPT leads, and carry out the related evaluations and merit adjustments.
• Contribute as a hands-on engineer on mission software: C++ coding to the organization's standards, design, implementation, unit and software integration testing, requirements and design documentation, and support for program reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field plus 9 years of related engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a relevant STEM field plus 7 years of related engineering experience.
• Proven excellence in a discipline of software engineering.
• Working familiarity with every phase of the software development life cycle.
• Prior lead or management experience on a team.
• Experience in at least one of the following: building applications in C, C++, Ada, Java, or another programming language; formal software requirement development and sign-off; test automation tools and frameworks; building and deploying automated test frameworks; creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and their tooling.
• Able to obtain and keep a U.S. government Secret clearance, with an interim clearance needed to start.
• Able to obtain and keep a special program access clearance.
• Preferred: Master's degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• Preferred: Ability to quickly review, analyze, and understand complex software systems, and experience diagnosing and troubleshooting production systems.
• Preferred: Past experience briefing and working with senior customer officials and internal executive management.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Cameo, Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crucible, Bamboo), and DOORS.
• Preferred: Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Currently holds an in-scope U.S. government Top Secret or higher clearance.
• Preferred: Currently holds an active program access clearance.
• Preferred: Prior CAM experience.

Conditions

Based in Melbourne, FL, with about 10% travel.

Secret clearance is required to start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Base pay range is $139,100.00 to $208,700.00. This is a general guide, and the final offer depends on the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

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

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.