Software Project Manager

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc.; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Software Project Manager to lead design and development of a new vertical product capability.

This hands‑on leadership role manages people and technical projects, driving software engineering efforts and serving as the primary technical lead for modular, open‑architecture capabilities aligned with required standards. You will blend software engineering expertise with strong project management and people leadership to deliver high‑impact solutions for customers

Qualifications

• 58+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• 35+ years managing people and projects in a federal/defense contracting environment.
• Strong hands-on software development with C++ and Linux.
• Experience with CMOSS, CMFF, open architecture standards, and C5ISR/EW capabilities.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Leadership and oversee end-to-end design, architecture, development, integration, and testing of software components.
• Navigate full systems engineering lifecycle including requirements & design reviews and milestones.
• Directly manage a team of software engineers and technical contributors in a small‑company setting.
• Drive capability development for rapid integration and plug‑and‑play functionality on mounted platforms.

Skills

C++

Linux

CMOSS

CMFF

Open architecture

Modular systems

Agile/DevSecOps

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

We are seeking a Software Project Manager to lead the design and development of a new vertical product capability. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will manage both people and technical projects, drive software engineering efforts, and serve as the primary technical lead for delivering modular, open‑architecture capabilities aligned with required standards. You will blend deep software engineering expertise with strong project management and people leadership skills to deliver high‑impact solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Software Engineering Lead the end‑to‑end design, architecture, development, integration, and testing of software components for the new CMFF‑aligned capability. Apply modern software engineering methodologies (Agile/DevSecOps preferred) while ensuring compliance with modular open systems standards.
• Project & Program Management Navigate the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements reviews, design reviews, readiness assessments, and delivery of technical milestones.
• People Leadership Directly manage a team of software engineers and technical contributors. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture in a small‑company environment.
• Innovation & Delivery Drive Capability Development for the new vertical product, enabling rapid integration and plug‑and‑play functionality in mounted platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 58+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technical project leadership, with at least 35 years managing people and projects in a federal/defense contracting environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong hands‑on background in software development including expert proficiency in C++ and Linux. Proven experience applying technical coding/engineering methodologies in complex systems.
• CMFF / Modular Systems: Familiarity with or ability to quickly ramp up on CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF), open architecture standards, and C5ISR/EW capabilities is highly desired.
• Education: Bachelors degree (required) or Masters degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.