Engineering Manager

Insight Global; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 194,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Job summary

A leading defense contractor located in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead embedded software development for STM32-based systems. Candidates should have 12–15+ years of experience in C++ embedded software development and proven troubleshooting skills. This role offers a salary range between $140,000 and $194,040 per year, along with benefits starting from the first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with STM32.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software development for STM32-based systems.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Architect embedded systems from concept through production.

Skills

C++ embedded software development

STM32 experience

Troubleshooting hardware/software integration

Real-Time Operating Systems

Low-level driver development

Tools

Embedded Linux

Automated build/test environments

Configuration management tools

Job description

Overview

A lead defense contractor, that creates and manufactures drones, located in Simi Valley, CA is looking to hire a Senior Software Engineering Manager. This person will be working fully onsite at their office Monday-Friday. The day to day duties of this role comprise of leading embedded software development for STM32-based systems, including board bring-up, BSP development, pin mapping, and low-level driver implementation (I2C, SPI, CAN, RS-232/485, USB). This person will be required to provide leadership and mentorship to others as a manager. This role is paying between $140,000-$194,040/year depending on years of experience. Additional responsibilities below: Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues, diagnosing signal, timing, electrical, RTOS, and driver-level problems. Architect embedded systems from concept through production, defining processor, memory, and performance requirements. Translate high-level program requirements into scalable technical solutions and support design reviews, documentation, and customer presentations. Manage and execute multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight, including task planning, technical leadership, and status reporting. Mentor junior engineers and provide architectural guidance across multidisciplinary teams. Support transition to production, certification activities, and field/flight testing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software development for STM32-based systems, including board bring-up, BSP development, pin mapping, and low-level driver implementation (I2C, SPI, CAN, RS-232/485, USB).
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues, diagnosing signal, timing, electrical, RTOS, and driver-level problems.
• Architect embedded systems from concept through production, defining processor, memory, and performance requirements.
• Translate high-level program requirements into scalable technical solutions and support design reviews, documentation, and customer presentations.
• Manage and execute multiple concurrent projects with minimal oversight, including task planning, technical leadership, and status reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide architectural guidance across multidisciplinary teams.
• Support transition to production, certification activities, and field/flight testing as needed.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of experience in C++ embedded software development experience; minimum of 5+ years of experience in STM32, 10+ years of experience in pin-outs and setting up board support packages
• Extensive hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers and board bring-up (BSP development, pin mapping, hardware configuration).
• Deep understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems, including scheduling, interrupts, and concurrency.
• Experience developing and debugging low-level drivers and working with common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, RS-232/485, USB).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues using lab equipment.
• Experience leading technical projects, mentoring engineers, and working cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux, ARM platforms, automated build/test environments, and configuration management tools (preferred).
• Nice to Have Skills & Experience: FPGA experience

Benefits and Other Details

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.