Software Engineering Manager - Embedded & DoD Systems

Sanmina Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation's SCI Technology in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead software development for rugged intercommunication systems, avionics LRUs, and mission-critical embedded electronics, driving agile, data-driven workflows while ensuring DO-178C and AS9100 compliance.

You will mentor teams, implement CI/CD, AI-assisted tooling, and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Test Eng to accelerate delivery and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in team or technical management leading embedded or safety-critical software organizations.
• Proficiency with modern toolchains (GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, SonarQube, Docker) and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Strong command of agile methodologies, requirements traceability, quality metrics, and delivering faster, higher-quality software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all software engineering teams supporting SCI’s product lines with strategic direction and scalable structure.
• Establish a modern software development framework emphasizing agility and speed to delivery, with CI/CD and DevSecOps integration.
• Implement AI-assisted tools to boost coding efficiency, documentation, verification, and releases.
• Introduce metrics dashboards to track velocity, code quality, defect rates, and milestone adherence.
• Ensure software complies with DO-178C and cybersecurity requirements; maintain configuration and change control.
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Test Engineering for rapid integration and test cycles; work with PMO on cost-to-complete forecasts.

Skills

Software architecture

Team leadership

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Agile methodologies

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Jira

SonarQube

Docker

Job description

Sanmina Corporation's SCI Technology in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead software development for rugged intercommunication systems, avionics LRUs, and mission-critical embedded electronics, driving agile, data-driven workflows while ensuring DO-178C and AS9100 compliance.

You will mentor teams, implement CI/CD, AI-assisted tooling, and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Test Eng to accelerate delivery and maintain regulatory compliance.