Software Engineering Manager Security Clearance

Position: Software Engineering Manager with Security Clearance
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.

We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 25 software engineers developing mission‑critical aerospace and defense software systems. This role requires expertise in both .NET application development and embedded Linux firmware, along with deep experience managing sizable engineering teams in a secure, highly regulated domain.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical depth, and an ability to drive disciplined engineering practices that meet stringent security, quality, and regulatory standards—including secure software development requirements and compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and develop a large engineering team (~25 developers) across .NET applications, embedded Linux systems, and platform components.
Provide clear direction, establish expectations, and create an environment that promotes technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration.
Conduct performance reviews, manage career growth plans, support professional development, and lead organizational scaling for future needs.
Optimize team structure, resource allocation, and workstream alignment to ensure balanced workload and on‑time delivery.
Engineering Execution & Delivery Oversee design, implementation, test, and delivery of aerospace‑grade, secure, high‑reliability software.
Ensure engineering discipline through coding standards, peer review processes, documentation rigor, and traceability across the development lifecycle.
Collaborate with Program Management and Product teams to define priorities, estimate effort, and ensure alignment with technical and mission objectives.
Guide decisions on architecture, platform evolution, refactoring, and long‑term maintainability.
Regulatory, Security, & Compliance Responsibilities Own compliance with secure software development practices, including threat modeling, static and dynamic security testing, secure coding standards, and vulnerability management.
Drive engineering readiness and implementation of requirements under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), including:
Mandatory documentation and technical files
Vulnerability handling processes
Software bill of materials (SBOM) management
Lifecycle security monitoring and update obligations
Ensure adherence to internal and external aerospace/defense software standards (e.g., secure coding guidelines, risk and hazard analysis frameworks, configuration control).
Partner with Cybersecurity, Quality, and Compliance teams to support audits, assessments, and accreditation processes.
Technical Leadership & Architecture Provide architectural oversight for both .NET application ecosystems and embedded Linux firmware platforms.
Drive integration strategies across hardware, firmware, and application layers.
Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen development velocity, product security, and system reliability.
Support implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure Dev Ops (“Dev Sec Ops ”) practices.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with Systems Engineering, Program Management, and other functional partners to ensure cohesive program execution.
Represent software engineering in executive reviews, customer discussions (when appropriate), and regulatory compliance activities.
Communicate project status, technical risks, and mitigation plans to leadership with clarity and consistency.…