Simulation Workbench Team Manager

Manager, Simulation WorkbenchConcurrent Real-Time is part of HBK's Virtual Test Division, which focuses on providing real-time software, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop solutions to virtually test products throughout the development cycle, helping companies accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market, and improve their competitive advantage. With 250 highly skilled employees, HBK's Virtual Test Division has offices in Germany, Italy, France, UK, China, Japan, and the USA as well as a broad network of worldwide channel partners. Concurrent Real-Time is the industry's foremost provider of high-performance, real-time Linux software, hardware and professional services. Our mission is to be the leading provider of best-in-class real-time Linux solutions and support for time-critical applications, and to inspire technological advancements worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have been providing real-time solutions for mission-critical applications worldwide. With offices in 6 countries, our core competencies include:Real-time Linux and RTOS platforms engineered for deterministic, time-critical workloadsX-in-the-loop simulation: hardware-in-the-loop, man-in-the-loop, and AI-in-the-loopCustom engineered systems for aerospace and defense programs, from concept through fielded deliveryHigh-speed data acquisition and signal conditioningHigh-performance visual systems and process controlLow-latency signal processingConcurrent Real-Time is currently seeking a full-time Manager to lead our Simulation Workbench (SimWB) team!Must be a US citizen. Unable to hire dual citizens, green card holders, or visa holders for this position.About the RoleWe are looking for a hands-on engineering leader to run our Simulation Workbench team. SimWB is our real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulation platform, used by customers in automotive, aerospace, and defense to test control systems against real hardware. This is a working manager role on a small, close-knit team: you will set direction, own delivery, and grow the group, while still contributing to the product as an engineer. You will also own product direction for SimWB, deciding what gets built and why, working alongside the team's Principal Engineer on architecture and technical strategy. You will work closely with Applications Engineering, Support, and Manufacturing, and you will be close enough to the code to make sound engineering trade-offs yourself.What You'll DoLead the SimWB engineering team, setting priorities, tracking status, and removing obstacles so the team delivers predictablyStay hands-on, contributing directly to design, code, and technical problem solving alongside the teamOwn on-time shipment of SimWB systems, working with Manufacturing to ensure systems ship complete, tested, and on scheduleOwn the SimWB release process, including planning, build, validation, packaging, and communication of release content to stakeholdersOversee SimWB licensing, including license generation, demo licenses, and renewalsCoordinate with the Support and Applications Engineering teams so customer issues are resolved in a timely manner and product knowledge is shared across groupsRecruit, hire, onboard, and develop engineers, and build depth so critical knowledge is held by the team rather than by individualsOwn the SimWB roadmap and product direction, deciding with the team's Principal Engineer which new features and functions to pursue, and translating customer and market needs into work the team can credibly deliverIdentify and evaluate emerging technologies that can strengthen the product and the way the team works, for example the integration of AI into the SimWB product and into the design and development flow, and make recommendations on where they add real valueReport on team progress, risks, and resource needs to senior managementWhat We're Looking For10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years leading or managing an engineering teamStrong experience developing or delivering software in a Linux environmentCurrent hands-on development ability in C and C++, with working knowledge of Java, and a genuine willingness to stay in the codeExperience owning product direction, roadmap, or technical architecture for a productDemonstrated ownership of software releases and delivery schedulesExperience working directly with customers or with customer-facing teams on technical escalationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experienceNice to HaveExperience with real-time systems, RTOS, or hardware-in-the-loop simulationFamiliarity with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Dymola, or CarMakerUnderstanding of I/O boards and communication protocols such as EtherCAT, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, or CANExperience with Jira, Jenkins, and modern CI/CD practicesExperience integrating AI or machine learning capability into a software product, or introducing AI tooling into an engineering development flowMaster's degree in Computer Science or Electrical EngineeringCompensation:The pay range for this position is $175K - $200K annually plus 10% bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state. Spectris