Manager, Software Engineering

Manager, Software Engineering - Onsite Position

We are growing and have a rewarding opportunity for a Manager, Software Engineering in Ashburn, VA.

As our Manager, Software engineering you will be a technical specialist, who plans, directs and manages the software development and test functions for new products and software enhancements for current products, and provide technical leadership to the software engineering team and the company.

Location: Ashburn VA- Onsite

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary Range: $ 144, $192,100.00 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

• Head a team responsible for embedded software development, testing, releases, and delivery.

• Manage, track, and oversee software and product development projects and ensure that the developments follow all applicable development standards, practices and procedures and are within the cost and schedule targets with high quality.

• Establish effective practices to attract, develop, motivate, and retain high caliber software team staff; Assess employees' skills and identify training and development needs for the team.

• Actively manage staff loading to match program needs with employee skills; Supervise the work assignments of the software team members, ensuring best practices are followed; Hold the team accountable for meeting planned program milestones and activities.

• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities within the software development life cycle including new processes and practices, tools and methods.

• Participate in bid/project activities such as defining architectures, developing technical proposals and providing detailed cost and schedule estimates

What You Bring:

• Bachelor degree in the technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering); Master's Degree preferred.

• Competencies in computer architecture, development of real-time embedded software, engineering process discipline, earned value management systems

• Minimum 10 years' experience as an embedded software developer, working closely with other disciplines (hardware, mechanical) with ability to understand hardware design, board schematics

• Minimum 5 years' experience leading or managing a software team though full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle); Skilled in software management tools such as Jira, Confluence, BitBucket

• Resource planning experience including staff and equipment needed for successful project execution

• Experience and working knowledge of bid and proposal process

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Leadership and Management skills

• US Citizenship required; Currently hold or have the ability to obtain US security clearance.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

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