Manager Software Engineering

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With over 60 years of pedigree and 1,400 employees across 20 locations worldwide, Sogeclair is a leading aerospace company that specializes in design, manufacturing, integration and certification of structures, interior components, and systems. Sogeclair Digital Engineering, a subsidiary of Sogeclair, is an established US based aerospace engineering service company, partnering with cutting edge aerospace OEMs. We provide exciting long term opportunities for diverse programs, including project based services and on-site at our customer locations. We are looking for motivated individuals with a passion for engineering to join our team!

Sogeclair Digital Engineering is seeking a full time Software Engineering Manager in Bridgeton, MO. This role will be responsible for supervising and developing a team of software engineers on activities and the completion of the activities on time and budget. The software group is responsible for the design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems. The position must also have the ability to complete a technical project independently and to mentor and/or coach other engineers. 

Job Responsibilities

• Manage/Supervise and direct the work of a software engineering team responsible for driving technology through means of design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
• Develop and performance manage software group
• Manage budget, cost and schedule input and design assignments for the software department
• Continuously improve engineering practices for the software platform to support efficiency, reliability, and serviceability goals
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.
• Apply technical expertise to lead software engineering team through solving complex embedded design problems
• Develop a strong technical platform vision that encourages team members to build configuration driven platform tools to allow the principles of the team to scale throughout the organization
• Drive the program design to cost and design
• Document component and subsystem specifications requirements
• Participate in preparation of proposals
• Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
• Work closely with staff to conceptualize systems and software technical designs
• Support and participate in technical engineering support activities, such as design reviews
• Perform the design, development, modification, analysis, and/or documentation of various software systems
• Participate in resolution of technical issues within the company and outside suppliers
• Attend and participate in appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings
• Mentor and/or coach either within or outside of direct staff
• Supervise a group independently, provide assistance to staff; communicate work priorities; verify accuracy of work and engineering employee development
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customer as required
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated people and technical leadership capabilities
• Proven Computer Science fundamentals in embedded development, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
• Experience in one of the following: C, C++, C# and/or Java
• Experience taking a leading role in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
• Experience influencing software engineering best practices within the team
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong mentor of peers and subordinates
• Experience with Linux/Unix is preferred
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is required




U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

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Sogeclair Digital Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.

Whenever possible, the company and/or its client make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.