Software Engineering Manager

Crescent Systems Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Systems, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Richardson, TX to lead a 10–20 person software team within an Agile environment. You will oversee the full SDLC, ensure quality and reliability, and align with DoD program requirements. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain security clearance.

Your leadership will drive task estimation, workload balance, and cross-functional collaboration with project managers and stakeholders to meet evolving customer needs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an individual software engineering contributor.
• 3+ years of experience as a functional manager with multiple direct reports.
• 3+ years of experience as a CAM on EVMS programs.
• Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Background working with Department of War (DoD) programs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the software development team, ensuring accountability, productivity, and alignment with company goals.
• Implement and utilize Agile development techniques and metrics to manage progress and quality throughout the SDLC.
• Allocate software engineers to balance staffing, workload, and skill requirements for programs.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to engineers.
• Oversee cost estimation, tracking, and reporting for software tasks and budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers for project budgets and resource planning.

Skills

Software engineering

Agile methods

Leadership

Estimating skills/time

DoD programs

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

EVMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crescent Systems Inc. – a custom hardware/software engineering company headquartered in Richardson, TX, is seeking a talented Software Engineering Manager. The Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 10-20 software engineers in an Agile software development environment. The Software Engineering Manager oversees all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions that align with the evolving needs of our customers in accordance with internal processes and external standards. The selected candidate will be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5-10 years of related engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience as an individual software engineering contributor
• 3+ years of experience as a functional manager with multiple direct reports
• 3+ years of experience as a CAM (Control Account Manager) on EVMS (Earned Value Management System) programs
• Experience with Agile software development, object-oriented architecture and programming, software integration and testing.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated adeptness in leadership, with a proven ability to foster cohesive teams
• Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate the required skills, talent, and time to complete software engineering tasks
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently task individual contributors and balance workloads across teams
• Background working with Department of War (formerly Department of Defense) programs
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in developing proposal inputs (task descriptions and basis of estimate)
• Successful experience in mentoring and nurturing junior engineers into more senior roles
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize concurrent programs and functional responsibilities.
• Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance

CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE ABILITY TO:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the software development team, ensuring accountability, productivity, and alignment with company goals in a growing, potentially hybrid environment
• Implement and utilize several Agile development techniques and metrics to manage the team’s progress and the work quality throughout the SDLC
• Allocate software engineers efficiently to balance staffing needs, workload distribution, and skill requirements to support program needs.
• Champion for the software engineers, conduct annual performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback if an engineer is not meeting expectations. Dig in when tasks are not being completed on time to find the root cause.
• Lead the financial aspects of software engineering tasks, ensuring accurate cost estimation, tracking, and reporting. Monitor task budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to manage expenses effectively.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to develop and refine project budgets. Provide expert input on cost estimation for software engineering tasks, components, and resources required for successful project execution.

If you are passionate about systems engineering and eager to contribute to innovative aerospace projects, we encourage you to apply for the position of Electrical Engineer at Crescent Systems, Inc. Join our dynamic team and be part of our mission to deliver exceptional solutions in the aerospace industry.

ABOUT US

Crescent Systems, Inc. (CSI) is a leading aerospace technology firm that designs, develops, implements, tests, deploys, and sustains reliable and rugged electrical, software, and hardware systems solutions for complex problems in the aerospace industry. Our integrated solutions teams focus on delivering high- performance products and services to meet our clients' needs. Our core values of ethics, quality, and community guide every conversation, decision, and interaction. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer Intern to join our growing team.

Why Work for Crescent Systems, Inc.?

At Crescent Systems, Inc. (CSI), we have cultivated a company culture that revolves around community and collaboration. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. As an organization, we value excellence in every aspect of our business, from our products and services to our relationships with customers. Meeting company goals and fulfilling commitments is not just a priority but a source of pride, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

If you're seeking to be part of a company that upholds strong values of ethics, quality, and community, then join us at Crescent Systems, Inc. We are always looking for dedicated individuals who share our vision and are ready to contribute their skills and expertise to our dynamic team.