Embedded Software Engineering Manager

mbedded 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

We are not just growing — we are undergoing an explosion of opportunity, offering a dynamic and challenging environment for leaders passionate about Information Assurance and complex Real-Time Embedded Systems
. If you thrive on solving complex, multi-disciplinary problems and mentoring a world‑class team, this is where you belong.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. (A Master's degree is highly desired.)
• Experience:
  • A minimum of9 years
    of technical experience in software development (or 7 years with a Master’s degree).
  • At least2 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).

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