Engineering Manager, Embedded Software

Knowmadics, Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Manager, Embedded Software leads a team of embedded software engineers delivering firmware and hardware-integrated software for Knowmadics’ edge and sensing products. This role combines people leadership with technical depth to drive execution, quality, and team growth.

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance – U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of embedded software experience, including 3+ years managing engineering teams.
• Strong technical foundation in embedded C/C++, Linux/RTOS, and hardware/software integration.
• Proven track record delivering embedded products through the full lifecycle.
• Experience with engineering processes, agile delivery, and team capacity planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow a team of embedded software engineers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Own delivery of embedded software commitments across schedule, scope, and quality.
• Provide technical guidance on embedded architecture, hardware/software integration, and engineering standards.
• Partner with Product and Program Management to plan releases and allocate capacity.
• Remove blockers, manage risk, and coordinate cross-functional dependencies with hardware, RF, and integration teams.
• Establish and improve engineering processes, CI/CD, and code-quality practices.
• Conduct design and code reviews; ensure adherence to security and MOSA standards.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager