Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Intellian Technologies, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer safe harbor

Flexible time off and paid holidays

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Intellian Technologies is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead the software and firmware team responsible for next-generation active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals. You will drive definition, design, development, and testing, while engaging with customers for requirements and contracts.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, promote best practices across software development, and collaborate with global teams to deliver best-in-class

Qualifications

• BS/MS in electrical or computer engineering or related field with 8–15 years of experience in software/firmware leadership.
• Proven track record leading software projects and engineering teams.
• Experience with C/C++ on embedded platforms and embedded Linux.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software and firmware engineers through all stages of the software development life cycle for our products.
• Collaborate with management to identify requirements, create plans, and manage projects from conception to operation.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams on design, manufacturing, and support of active antennas and user terminals.
• Provide contributions to product design and architecture and participate in design reviews.
• Promote best practices for modern software design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage performance of software/firmware engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Embedded Linux

Python

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

Jira

CI/CD

Job description

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering will lead our software and firmware team on the definition, design, development, and testing of software and firmware in our next-generation active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals. You will also engage with our customers and partners for product definition, architecture, trade-offs, RFI/RFP, and contract support. In addition to leading product software development, you will also help build and lead a collaborative team that provides best-in-class solutions for our customers.

Main Responsibilities & Tasks

• Lead a team of software and firmware engineers through all stages of the software development life cycle for our active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals.
• Work closely with engineering management and other business groups to identify project requirements, create project plans, and manage software projects from conception to operation.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on the design, implementation, manufacturing, and support of our active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals.
• Collaborate with other global SW teams on the design, implementation, manufacturing, and support of various Intellian products
• Provide key contributions to overall product design and architecture, including presentations at various design reviews.
• Encourage and promote best practices and process improvements for modern software design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Recruiting, retaining, and leading a team of software and firmware engineers. This includes individual mentoring, career development and performance management for each team member.

Required Qualifications

• BSEE/BSCE/BSCS with 10-15 years of related industry experience or MSEE/MSCE/MSCS with 8 years of related industry experience.
• 8 years of technical leadership of software projects, including project management responsibilities.
• 8 years of team management and leadership, with a team of entry-level to senior-level engineers.
• Experience with C/C++ programming on embedded platforms.
• Experience with design and development in an embedded Linux environment.
• Experience with Python or other high-level languages for scripting and automation.
• Good working knowledge of software version control systems, Git in particular.
• Experience with leading Agile (Kanban and/or Scrum) software teams.
• Organized, clear, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with Atlassian Jira for Agile software planning and issue management.
• Project experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and other automation.
• Knowledge of digital wireless communication systems and modern satellite communication systems.
• Knowledge of OSI Networking model, with an emphasis on Layers 1 through 4.
• Familiar with IP/TCP/UDP networking.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Must be able to lift up to at least 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to traverse to multiple locations.

About Intellian Technologies

Intellian is the world’s leading provider of satellite antennas and terminals, with a mission to empower connectivity so connectivity can empower the world. We are driven by a passion for innovation and agile responsiveness to customer needs. As the crucial link between satellite networks and millions of people on Earth, Intellian’s leading technology and antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, organizations, and communities. Strategic thinking, an obsession with quality, and a proven ability to deliver enable Intellian to invent for the future, creating mutual success for partners and customers as the world’s connectivity needs evolve.

We offer a generous benefits package, including flexible time off and paid holidays. Eligible employees also have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. A 401(k) plan with employer safe harbor is available. Additional compensation elements may be offered depending on the role, which may include an opportunity for an annual bonus based on both company and individual performance.