Software Engineer Manager
About The Position
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing all Software Engineers within the Munitions group in the Textron Systems Weapons division. This includes ensuring adequate staffing levels for Software Engineers, managing full-time employees, co-ops, interns, and contractors, and forecasting needs to meet program and organizational requirements. You will also drive Software Engineer development and engagement through performance management, facilitating regular communication, and developing detailed skills planning and training opportunities. Additionally, you will oversee customer deliverables, including reviewing and approving software architecture and requirements development, and ensuring deliverables meet internal quality expectations and customer requirements. You will monitor and improve departmental performance by analyzing quality metrics and gathering feedback from stakeholders, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience, OR Master’s degree (M.S.) in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
- Strong knowledge of embedded and application Software Engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile Software Development methods and tools.
- Understanding of Model-Based Engineering practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with process improvement methodologies is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Software Engineers within the Munitions group in the Textron Systems Weapons division.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels for Software Engineers, including managing full-time employees, co-ops, interns, and contractors.
- Forecast needs to meet program and organizational requirements.
- Drive Software Engineer development and engagement through performance management, establishing objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback.
- Facilitate regular communication, hosting meetings, resolving issues, and mentoring team members.
- Develop detailed skills planning and provide training opportunities to enhance capabilities.
- Oversee customer deliverables, including review and approval of software architecture and requirements development.
- Ensure deliverables meet internal quality expectations and customer requirements.
- Monitor and improve departmental performance via analysis of quality metrics related to process compliance and overall team performance.
- Gather and address feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules (e.g., 9/80 and 4/10s)
- Paid Time Off (over 6 weeks total: 120 hours vacation, 56 hours illness/personal, 80 hours holiday)
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year)
- Dress for Your Day policy
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage)
- Company paid benefits (basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program)
- Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program
- 401k company contribution (up to 9.25% of salary)
- Employee Discounts (access to exclusive offers and discounts from over 30,000 merchants)
- Service awards
- Cell phone retail discounts
- Travel and gym membership discounts
- Emergency travel assistance
- Home and auto discounts
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
