Manager, Software Engineer

Manager, Software Engineer

Camden, New Jersey, United States

About the Job Manager, Software Engineer

Overview: This role offers the opportunity to lead software engineering teams focused on high-assurance encryption products and systems critical to national defense. The position involves managing software design and development processes, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative, secure, and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development processes including requirements analysis, specifications, design, implementation, and coding.
• Drive efficient processes, establish best practices, and perform code and design reviews.
• Collaborate with other engineering managers to optimize product development and resource allocation.
• Identify and implement development standards to enhance team productivity and performance.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance for career growth of team members.
• Contribute technically to projects as needed.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of engineers.
• Manage recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of software engineers.
• Participate in engineering proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate efforts.
• Oversee manpower allocation within a matrix organization.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 9 years of software development experience (7 years with Masters), including at least 2 years in a team lead or equivalent role.
• Experience recruiting and hiring technical talent.
• Experience preparing technical and cost inputs for proposals.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager using EVMS.
• Active DOD Secret clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 years experience in Agile development environments.
• Experience leading proposal development and Basis of Estimate preparation.
• Development experience in real-time embedded software, information assurance/encryption, secure communications, naval communications, or safety-critical systems.
• Experience with DevOps tools, processes, and procedures.

Employment Details

• Full-time position with benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be available for ideal candidates.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills and Certifications (Required)

• Active Secret security clearance (minimum).
• Strong leadership, project management, and technical mentoring skills.