Senior Software Engineering Manager

Peraton • Las Cruces, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to manage new and existing NASA Space Network projects at the White Sands Complex (WSC) near Las Cruces, New Mexico. The manager leads the WSC Software Engineering Department, comprising the User Services/Tracking, Telemetry, and Command Group; the Service Management and Interfaces Group; and the Software Test Group. The department includes 30 software development and test engineers.

The role directs department operations and oversees sustainment, development, integration, and modernization work for NASA’s Space Network. It coordinates with other WSC departments to meet technical, operational, budget, schedule, and maintenance requirements, and works with the NASA customer and site management on project reviews, briefings, metrics, and problem resolution. The manager also leads personnel activities, including hiring recommendations, mentoring, performance evaluations, and addressing personnel issues. Emergency on-call work may be required during non-work hours, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated work experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience managing medium- or large-sized groups of engineers (20–30 people).
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as GitLab, GitHub, or equivalent.
• Experience establishing or operating within CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates, peers, upper-level management, and the NASA customer.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance; an Interim Secret clearance is acceptable to start.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain access to the government worksite.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or another engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of NASA’s Space Network (SN).
• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix-based development environments.
• Experience reading, analyzing, and reverse-engineering legacy codebases in C, C++, Fortran, or Ada.
• Experience using AI to assist with code comprehension and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct daily department operations, prioritizing tasks, projects, and demands to meet customer expectations, including sustainment, development, and integration activities.
• Coordinate with WSC departments to meet technical, operational, budgetary, schedule, and maintenance requirements.
• Lead software engineers through a structured modernization and platform rehost effort, using AI tools and methods to improve efficiency.
• Drive adoption of agile practices, including sprint planning, peer estimation, and enforcement of the Definition of Done.
• Participate in candidate selection and make hiring recommendations.
• Identify and manage departmental risks and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor employees; conduct performance evaluations; recommend salary actions and promotions; apply organizational policies; and monitor and resolve personnel issues.
• Participate in project life-cycle reviews, including Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Operational Readiness Reviews, as well as weekly, monthly, and quarterly customer briefings.
• Create and report metrics on software engineering processes and progress to Site Management and the NASA customer.
• Participate in Corrective Action Report (CAR) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.
• Facilitate departmental meetings and attend other meetings relevant to the Software Engineering Department.
• Perform other duties delegated or assigned by Site Management.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Depending on the position, possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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