Software Engineering Manager-Binghamton, NY (On-site)
1 day ago
Rochester
Job Description About the Role As a Software Engineering Manager on-site at our Binghamton, NY location, you’ll be a self-motivated leader who spends 80% of your time on hands-on technical work, developing and guiding software solutions for high-fidelity flight and mission simulators, while dedicating 20% to functional management, coaching, and motivating a team of engineers. Technical Responsibilities (80%) * • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining software for flight and mission simulators, ensuring high reliability and performance to support safe pilot training outcomes., • Provide technical oversight for modernizing legacy code bases critical to simulator functionality, guiding the team in implementing enhancements, new features, and optimizations to maintain system stability., • Drive the integration of advanced technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and real-time systems, with legacy platforms, fostering innovation while ensuring seamless functionality for mission-critical applications., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and project managers, to align software development with simulator hardware requirements and project goals., • Manage software development projects using Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, balancing structured timelines with iterative sprints to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality solutions., • Demonstrate overall knowledge of software activities for the project, troubleshooting complex issues in legacy and real-time systems to meet the highest standards for pilot training., • Contribute to task/resource planning, developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and supporting Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) planning., • Make a global impact by leading software solutions that empower pilots and defense personnel to train effectively and return safely from their missions. Management Responsibilities (20%): * • Promote a productive, engaging, and rewarding work environment where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive., • Coach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performance, fostering a positive approach and strong work ethic., • Collaborate with the senior manager to guide the team in applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development lifecycle in support of programs., • Support proposal generation and software process maintenance, ensuring alignment with project and organizational goals., • Execute performance appraisals and develop career goals for team members, ensuring clear expectations and growth opportunities., • Participate in workload planning, staffing allocations, and hiring to align with the team’s capability and capacity strategy., • Define team roles and responsibilities, ensuring clarity and accountability., • Serve as a channel for company communications and administer company policies and practices. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • Must have an active secret (or higher) clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years., • 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with significant hands-on development in mission-critical or real-time systems, and at least 2 years in a technical leadership or supervisory role in the tech industry., • Strong technical expertise in C, C++, Python, or C#, with experience developing and maintaining real-time/embedded systems or simulation software., • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a small team, manage personnel activities, and foster a collaborative, innovative environment (10-20% management focus)., • Expertise in software development for simulation or defense systems, with a strong understanding of integrating modern technologies (e.g., VR, real-time processing) with legacy systems., • Experience with task/resource planning, developing BOEs, and supporting IMP/IMS planning for complex projects., • Strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, with the ability to lead and contribute to projects in structured or iterative environments., • Self-motivated mindset with a positive approach, strong work ethic, and ownership of work, demonstrating leadership in both technical and managerial capacities., • Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access., • Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work, and site travel (CONUS)., • Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. What We Have to Offer: • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance., • A work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and safe., • Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives, and make decisions., • Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun! Company DescriptionWith over two decades of experience across the defense, commercial, and agency sectors, we specialize in filling the most challenging executive, technical, and non-technical roles.With over two decades of experience across the defense, commercial, and agency sectors, we specialize in filling the most challenging executive, technical, and non-technical roles.