Software Engineering Manager

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Hybrid flexibility

Full benefits

4+ weeks PTO and 11 holidays

Job summary

Actalent in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team developing software for display systems and ensure certification readiness. The role covers architecture through verification, with a focus on safety-critical compliance. The position is hybrid, with ~50% remote work and collaboration across engineering functions.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in engineering, 3+ years in leadership, and strong C/C++ plus real-time embedded experience. US work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Eight years of engineering experience, preferably in safety-critical systems such as aviation embedded.
• At least three years in software leadership or management roles.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems development.
• Understanding of Agile software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Oversee the full software lifecycle for display systems, including architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification, and certification.
• Ensure compliance with software standards and process objectives for safety-critical and non-safety-critical products.
• Collaborate with project engineering managers to develop detailed project plans aligning scope, schedule, and resources.
• Coordinate with systems, hardware, and process assurance teams to ensure integrated solutions.

Skills

C and C++

Real-time embedded systems

Software leadership

Agile methodologies

Embedded display systems

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

This role leads the development of software for display systems and manages a team of software engineers through the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development to verification and certification. The Software Engineering Manager ensures that all software work products comply with process objectives for both safety-critical and non-safety-critical applications.

This hybrid role allows for approximately 50% remote work while maintaining close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle for display systems, including architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification, and certification activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable software standards and process objectives for safety-critical and non-safety-critical products.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans in collaboration with project engineering managers, ensuring alignment of scope, schedule, and resources.
• Coordinate closely with systems engineering, hardware engineering, and process assurance teams to ensure integrated and compliant solutions.
• Support customer reviews, program milestones, and certification activities by preparing technical documentation and presenting status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Take responsibility for on-time, on-budget, and correct completion of software work packages, including tracking progress and addressing issues proactively.
• Generate technical approaches and cost estimates for new proposals, contributing to bids and supporting business development efforts.
• Promote and support Agile software development practices within the team, encouraging continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to engineering processes, configuration management, and quality standards throughout all software activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of eight years of engineering experience, preferably with a focus on software engineering in a safety-critical industry and/or aviation embedded systems.
• Minimum of three years of software leadership or management experience, leading teams or projects.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Strong experience with real-time embedded systems development.
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and practices.
• Experience with embedded software development for display systems or similar complex systems.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical software development environments, such as aviation or other regulated industries.
• Background in developing software for embedded display or avionics systems.
• Strong ability to create technical approaches and develop accurate cost estimates for proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with systems, hardware, and process assurance teams.
• Excellent communication skills for supporting customer reviews and program milestones.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while meeting quality and compliance requirements.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, allowing approximately 50% remote work and 50% on-site presence. On-site work involves close collaboration with systems, hardware, and process assurance teams in an engineering-focused setting. The role centers on real-time embedded software development for display systems, with regular interaction across multidisciplinary teams and participation in customer reviews and certification activities. The work environment emphasizes adherence to engineering processes, quality standards, and Agile development practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k matching, hybrid flexibility, full benefits, 4+ weeks of PTO and 11 paid holidays and sick time and annual bonus

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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