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Fighter Software Engineering Manager

USA💼 Full-time💰 $149,600–$149,600🗓 2026-07-13 → 2026-07-30

Core

Lead a team of software engineers developing real-time embedded software for fighter mission systems.

Role type

Senior Software Engineering Manager (Defense/Mission Systems)

Builds

Real-time embedded software for fighter platforms

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Mission Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Team leadership, Agile/SAFe, Earned Value Management, Contract management, Technical supplier management, Resource allocation, Hiring and performance management, Cross-functional coordination, Security clearance eligibility

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/Math, 3+ years leadership experience, Mission systems product experience, Leading software teams

Technologies

Embedded systems, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Earned Value Management

Responsibilities

Lead software engineering team for fighter mission systems, Act as business owner for agile release trains, Coordinate work across unclassified and secret areas, Manage contract execution and customer relations, Guide technical approaches and processes, Fulfill Cost Account Manager duties, Present software status to Program Management and Navy customers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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