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About this 1770 - Software Engineering Manager role at Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense · Onsite · Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey, United States

Sigma Defense is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join our team in Mount Laurel, NJ.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience as a software manager leading a team of software developers in an engineering environment.
  • 10+ years experience developing software.
  • Experience implementing and improving software development processes.
  • Demonstrated experience leading software development in support of business goals.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidate Differentiators:

  • Experience developing and testing radar systems.
  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing.
  • Experience with ISO and CMMI standards.
  • Experience developing real-time embedded systems.

Computer Programs/Software:

  • Familiarity with C++ development and accompanying build systems.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering or related field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Lead a group of 20 software engineers to design and maintain software that implements instrumentation radars and threat radar models.
  • Provide day-to-day technical and task leadership for a team of software engineers, ensuring delivery of high-quality software on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Collaborate closely with program, system, and hardware managers to plan and execute projects.
  • Work with program managers and leadership to plan project staffing for ongoing and upcoming projects.
  • When staff is needed, work with Sigma Defense Talent Recruiters to find, interview and select software engineering staff.
  • Work with local universities to select and hire software co-ops and interns.
  • Assist software teams to meet project and business objectives.
  • Implement and lead software development processes and standards including quality assurance.
  • Mentor and coach engineers on technical growth, career development, and performance expectations.
  • Manage employee performance thru Objective Key Result goals, regular 1-on-1 meetings and performance reviews.
  • Interact with Sigma Defense QMS organization to implement ISO and CMMI requirements and support audits.
  • Carry out company policies by ensuring training and time recording is carried out.
  • Ensure site software tools and licenses are procured, up-to-date, and meet cyber-security requirements.
  • Work with Human Resources to assist employees as needed (onboarding, off-boarding, personal issues, leave-of-absences, etc.).
  • Assist program managers to create estimates and technical descriptions to respond to proposals.
  • Lead and contribute technically to projects by generating, tracking, and updating programs, developing and working within program budgets, and generating and presenting at customer program reviews.

Salary Range: $173,000 - $209,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
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How this Engineering Manager salary compares

This role pays $191,000/yr — in line with the typical range for Engineering Manager roles.

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About Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense is challenging the defense industry status quo with an innovative approach to delivering JADC2, DevSecOps and C5ISR capabilities to today’s warfighter. We are hiring the best and brightest to be a part of our team that is focused on bringing next generation technology and solutions to market. As a company founded by veterans, we are committed to supporting our service men and women in their next career and we are proud to be recognized as a 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient.

Sigma Defense is a new kind of military system integrator: using the field experience of our team and technical expertise of our businesses to translate sophisticated technologies into a tactical communications fabric that keeps warfighters and commands connected, united, confident, and ready for what’s next. From ground to space and the air in between, Sigma Defense’s software-defined communications and supporting development capabilities support key modernization initiatives across every service branch.

We are a team of innovative professionals collaborating in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. The work we do is meaningful and stimulating and our team is working on cutting-edge projects that move the state-of-the-art closer to the people who need them. If you're looking for a challenging, high growth environment with opportunities to lead and deliver solutions that protect and defend our service men and women, we want to speak to you.

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