As our Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software products. This role involves overseeing the development process, ensuring project timelines are met, and maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. You will mentor team members, provide technical guidance, and align the team’s efforts with the company’s strategic goals. You will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our software development projects by combining technical expertise with strong leadership and project management skills. This role requires a dynamic individual who can inspire and guide a team of engineers while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and delivering high-quality software solutions.

1. Team Leadership and Management
   • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers.
   • Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
   • Foster a positive, collaborative, and innovative team culture.
2. Project Management
   • Oversee the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
3. Process Improvement
   • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.
   • Advocate for best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies.
   • Monitor and improve the efficiency of the software development process.
4. Stakeholder Communication
   • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
   • Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with business objectives.
   • Act as a liaison between the engineering team and senior management.
5. Resource Management
   • Allocate resources effectively to meet project demands.
   • Manage team workload and ensure a balanced distribution of tasks.
   • Plan for team growth and participate in the hiring process.

Mission Mandates

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required. Because this position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs.

Mission Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in software development and team management.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, etc)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with relevant programming languages and technologies (e.g. Python, C/C++, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Distributed Systems, Hardware-in-the-loop testing, and so on).