Sierra Nevada Corporation
Engineering Manager I - Software
Sierra Nevada Corporation, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80130
The Software Engineering Manager reports to the Director of Engineering, working to cultivate a cohesive identity for the Software Engineering group within the IAS Business Area at SNC. As a functional leader, this individual is charged with reinforcing overall technical hygiene within the Software Engineering discipline. In concert with the other engineering leaders, the candidate will support the organization as a whole by developing and disseminating Software Engineering specific training, developing and improving technical processes and tools, and by serving as a technical subject matter expert to the various Business Units within IAS. In general terms, this individual will act in a facilitating role to the Business Units within IAS, and hold an indirect relationship with individual contributors within the Software Engineering group.
The Software Engineering Manager will also provide technical oversight to the Agile Services, and Software Quality teams. This includes a good understanding of systems, modern scripting and enterprise level languages as well as open source tools that can and should be leveraged to solve problems.
The Software Engineering Manager will act as a subject matter expert in the Software Engineering group and as such, will support direct programs – assisting with programmatic reviews, and surge support. Additionally, this role will support business development activities when requested – reviewing and developing proposal responses with capture teams as required.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/
Responsibilities:
Represent Software Engineering needs to IAS BA platform team for continuous integration (CI) pipeline to fully automate deployment of mission critical services in cloud, virtualized and bare-metal deployments
Create, maintain, and evolve software configuration management across multiple programs and baselines
Represent Software Engineering needs to IAS BA platform team for scripts and templates to build cloud-based development systems including tools such as Jira, Bamboo, Bitbucket/GitLab, Artifactory, etc.
Manage SW QA team, guide, and assist programs with resolving issues in development, test and production environments
Hire, mentor and train software architects on software and system optimizations, helping to identify and remove potential performance bottlenecks
Work with other functional areas, such as Systems Engineering (software requirements), Project Management (agile scheduling and milestone management), and Contracts (data rights, proposals)
Design, manage, and maintain tools to automate operational processes
Leadership oversight and for ensuring Department/Team training and adherence to all SNC Policies, Procedures, and Compliance Regulations (internal and external)
Other duties as assigned
Must-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 8 or more years of relevant technical experience
Previous Aerospace & Defense experience
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Demonstrated success managing personnel is a plus
Project engineering and/or program management experience is preferred, specifically as it pertains to planning and estimating
Experience with large scale software development
Experience with automation and configuration management
Software process automation with popular scripting languages
Experience developing code in at least one high-level programming language
Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral
Source, build/release, and configuration management in a continuous integration & delivery environment
Ability to set overall organizational software strategy for varying product lines in overarching business area
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance required
Preferred:
Previous management experience; exposure to recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work; and overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence
Experience with identifying and coordinating resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available/effective and programs are staffed and supported to achieve success
Mission Operations experience including GIS
Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies
Container orchestration frameworks such as Docker and Kubernetes · General knowledge of Puppet, Ansible, and PYTHON scripting
Background in Linux/Unix administration · Application performance analysis and monitoring
Knowledge of best practices and IT and Cyber operations in an always-up, always-available mission critical service
Experience with other DevOps tools like: Nexus/Artifactory Lifecycle, SonarCube
Experience with DO-178 Software Considerations and Certification
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
The Software Engineering Manager will also provide technical oversight to the Agile Services, and Software Quality teams. This includes a good understanding of systems, modern scripting and enterprise level languages as well as open source tools that can and should be leveraged to solve problems.
The Software Engineering Manager will act as a subject matter expert in the Software Engineering group and as such, will support direct programs – assisting with programmatic reviews, and surge support. Additionally, this role will support business development activities when requested – reviewing and developing proposal responses with capture teams as required.
The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. https://www.sncorp.com/company/business-areas/
Responsibilities:
Represent Software Engineering needs to IAS BA platform team for continuous integration (CI) pipeline to fully automate deployment of mission critical services in cloud, virtualized and bare-metal deployments
Create, maintain, and evolve software configuration management across multiple programs and baselines
Represent Software Engineering needs to IAS BA platform team for scripts and templates to build cloud-based development systems including tools such as Jira, Bamboo, Bitbucket/GitLab, Artifactory, etc.
Manage SW QA team, guide, and assist programs with resolving issues in development, test and production environments
Hire, mentor and train software architects on software and system optimizations, helping to identify and remove potential performance bottlenecks
Work with other functional areas, such as Systems Engineering (software requirements), Project Management (agile scheduling and milestone management), and Contracts (data rights, proposals)
Design, manage, and maintain tools to automate operational processes
Leadership oversight and for ensuring Department/Team training and adherence to all SNC Policies, Procedures, and Compliance Regulations (internal and external)
Other duties as assigned
Must-haves:
Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 8 or more years of relevant technical experience
Previous Aerospace & Defense experience
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Demonstrated success managing personnel is a plus
Project engineering and/or program management experience is preferred, specifically as it pertains to planning and estimating
Experience with large scale software development
Experience with automation and configuration management
Software process automation with popular scripting languages
Experience developing code in at least one high-level programming language
Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral
Source, build/release, and configuration management in a continuous integration & delivery environment
Ability to set overall organizational software strategy for varying product lines in overarching business area
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance required
Preferred:
Previous management experience; exposure to recruiting employees; assigning, directing, and evaluating their work; and overseeing the development and maintenance of staff competence
Experience with identifying and coordinating resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available/effective and programs are staffed and supported to achieve success
Mission Operations experience including GIS
Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies
Container orchestration frameworks such as Docker and Kubernetes · General knowledge of Puppet, Ansible, and PYTHON scripting
Background in Linux/Unix administration · Application performance analysis and monitoring
Knowledge of best practices and IT and Cyber operations in an always-up, always-available mission critical service
Experience with other DevOps tools like: Nexus/Artifactory Lifecycle, SonarCube
Experience with DO-178 Software Considerations and Certification
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $143,487.14 - $197,294.82. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.
SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.