Senior Manager R&D Software Engineering

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare Supplement for retirees

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to provide leadership over software development and industrial-grade practices. The role requires on-site presence in Roanoke, VA, and a track record of delivering disciplined engineering in regulated settings.

The position emphasizes building robust software processes, guiding the team through architecture, design, testing, and continuous improvement, with a focus on collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5+ years applying software development practices in a regulated, high-tech environment.
• 5+ years proven engineering leadership experience.
• Strong experience with agile software development.
• Experience with GitLab, CI/CD, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Software Engineering team responsible for software across all products and factory support.
• Oversee software requirements, architecture, design, integration and testing across projects.
• Ensure disciplined execution of software deliverables and artifacts.
• Drive compliance with regulated industry standards including open-source software.
• Develop coaching, mentoring and performance management for engineers.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with internal customers and other disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Agile workflows

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

GitLab

CI/CD

Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering provides leadership over software engineering. This leader ensures disciplined engineering execution driven by robust software engineering practices, including rigorous test practices, and setting a vision for future improvements. On-site presence in Roanoke is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Software Engineering team responsible for development of software across all products and factory support.
• Lead the Software Engineering discipline across software requirements, creating software architecture, documenting and implementing design, integration and testing of software.
• Oversee use of GitLab and how it is used to track the software team to the master schedule.
• Ensure disciplined execution of all software deliverables and artifacts.
• Ensure compliance with regulated industry standards including open-source software.
• Oversee engineering plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across engineering disciplines and with internal customers.
• Apply lean principles and continuous improvement. Enforce consistent engineering standards and operational discipline.
• Lead the team through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Develop skills matrices, succession paths and training plans for software roles.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5 years industry experience applying software development practices in a regulated, high-technology environment.
• 5+ years proven engineering leadership experience, managing software engineers.
• Strong experience with software development in an agile workflow.
• Experience with GitLab, CI/CD, hardware in the loop testing and software development process improvement.
• On-site availability in Roanoke.

Preferred Qualifications

• Defense or regulated industry experience.
• Master's degree in software engineering, Computer Engineering or related.
• Experience with night-vision systems, low-light imaging, fused sensors (I2 + thermal) or electro-optical military products.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.

Span of Control

• Direct Reports: 8-10 Engineers

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For Virginia-based positions only In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.