Senior Software Engineering Manager – DoD Systems Leader

Sonatech, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 175,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company contribution

Discretionary employer 401(k) contrib

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and paid leave

Professional development and training

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Sonatech LLC, located in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineering Manager to lead and inspire the Software Engineering team, delivering systems that meet demanding DoD/Navy requirements.

You will manage staff, align engineering tasks with program goals, and collaborate with PMs and Project Engineers to translate program requirements into actionable plans, while shaping technical direction and driving performance excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years in engineering management.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management.
• Experience with CI/CD methodology.
• Experience in a CMMC Cyber Security environment.
• Understanding of Software Quality Assurance processes.
• Strong risk analysis and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and support the Software Engineering team.
• Translate program requirements into engineering tasks with PMs and Project Engineers.
• Schedule projects and estimate manpower needs.
• Develop detailed plans for new products with SMEs.
• Formulate technical strategies to achieve engineering goals.
• Plan manpower across multiple projects and manage tooling.
• Communicate team goals and performance metrics to staff.
• Hire and train new software staff and provide annual reviews.
• Act as Sonatech software representative to customers.
• Provide regular status updates and input for proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Software engineering

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

Cyber security standards

Job description

Sonatech LLC, located in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineering Manager to lead and inspire the Software Engineering team, delivering systems that meet demanding DoD/Navy requirements.

You will manage staff, align engineering tasks with program goals, and collaborate with PMs and Project Engineers to translate program requirements into actionable plans, while shaping technical direction and driving performance excellence.