Manager, Software Engineering - Mission Critical Defense Systems
Job Description:
Manager, Software Engineering Mission-Critical Defense Systems
Camden, New Jersey | Full Time | Onsite | 4x10 Schedule
Relocation Assistance + Comprehensive Benefits
Lead the charge in building secure, high reliability systems that support national defense and critical missions. We're hiring an experienced Software Engineering Manager to drive technical excellence, team growth, and product innovation in a high-impact development environment. Relocation support is available to help you make the move with confidence.
Why You Should Apply:
- Relocation assistance to ease your move to Camden, NJ
- Career advancement with technical and people leadership responsibilities
- Work on mission critical systems supporting real world defense applications
- Enjoy 4-day workweeks (Mon-Thu) for better work-life balance
- Access to robust health, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), stock options & more
What You’ll Do:
- Lead software development efforts on secure communication systems and embedded platforms
- Oversee technical execution, team performance, and project delivery
- Coach and develop engineers at all levels while scaling the team
- Guide requirements definition, architecture, testing, and deployment activities
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering, manufacturing, and product teams
- Support proposal development, resource forecasting, and cost modeling
- Ensure Agile best practices, DevSecOps, and continuous integration/deployment standards
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 9+ years of software development experience (C, C++, or similar)
- 2+ years leading or managing engineering teams
- Strong foundation in software architecture, secure systems, and embedded environments
- Experience with recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and Agile workflows
- U.S. Citizenship required (eligible for DOD Secret Clearance or above)
Bonus Experience:
- Background in Type 1 encryption, military communications, or information assurance
- Familiarity with safety-critical systems or Naval communications
- Experience leading proposals and detailed BOEs in a defense environment
Ready to relocate and lead cutting-edge innovation with real-world impact? Apply today and take your leadership career to the next level with full relocation support and a mission that matters.
Required Skills:
Defense EASE Team Performance Project Delivery Modeling Options Balance Assurance Hiring Recruiting Agile Onboarding Reliability Performance Management Architecture Software Development Forecasting Manufacturing Integration C C++ Computer Science Software Testing Engineering Science Leadership Communication Management