Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Philadelphia PA  

Full-time, Onsite (No Remote Options)

9/80 Work Week (Every Other Friday Off)
Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance REQUIRED

$150,000 to $200,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits 

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Responsibilities

I. Technical & Process Leadership

• Design Authority: Lead the architectural design, specification, implementation, and rigorous development lifecycle for high-assurance embedded software products.

• Driving Excellence: Champion and enforce efficient development processes, creating and institutionalizing best practices for source control, automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

• Quality Assurance: Conduct detailed code and design reviews, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and performant software that meets stringent defense requirements.

• Technical Contribution: Serve as a hands-on technical contributor or subject matter expert on key projects as necessary, helping to remove technical roadblocks and guide complex problem-solving.

II. Strategic and Program Management

• Resource Optimization: Collaborate seamlessly with Systems, Electrical, and other Engineering Managers to strategically allocate engineering assignments, ensuring optimal productivity and alignment with program schedules and goals.

• Financial Oversight (EVMS/CAM): Function as the Cost Account Manager (CAM), taking responsibility for planning, budgeting, and managing the earned value (EVMS) of assigned work packages.

• Proposal Development: Lead and contribute to the development of technical volumes and accurate Basis of Estimate (BOE) cost models for new engineering proposals, driving future business growth.

III. People and Organizational Management

• Mentorship and Growth: Provide hands-on coaching, technical guidance, and career path development for a talented team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

• Talent Acquisition: Own the full recruitment lifecycle—from defining needs and conducting technical interviews to managing the hiring and onboarding process—to continually expand the team with top technical talent.

• Performance Management: Conduct formal performance evaluations, manage compensation planning, and address personnel matters to ensure a motivated and high-performing team environment.

• Matrix Management: Manage manpower and resource allocation within a matrix organizational structure, balancing functional and program needs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. (A Master's degree is highly desired.)

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 9 years of technical experience in software development (or 7 years with a Master’s degree).

  • At least 2 years of demonstrated experience serving as a formal team lead, technical lead, or functional manager overseeing a software development team.

• Clearance: Active DOD Secret Clearance (or higher) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

• Business Acumen:

  • Demonstrated experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring technical talent.

  • Experience developing inputs for technical and cost volumes of defense proposals.

  • Direct experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) utilizing an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Desired Technical and Process Skills

• Agile Expertise: 1–2 years of experience working within an Agile/Scrum or Kanban development framework.

• Security Domain: Deep development experience in Information Assurance (e.g., Type 1, commercial IPSEC, hardware/software-based encryption, key management, secure communications).

• Real-Time/Embedded Focus: Expertise in Real Time embedded software development, particularly for high-reliability or safety-critical systems.

• Industry Knowledge: Experience with Naval Communications (interior or exterior systems) or other defense communication platforms.

• DevOps/Tooling: Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining DevOps pipelines, tools, and procedures for continuous integration and automated deployments.