Software Engineering Manager - Products

Position Overview

SCI Technology is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead all software development activities across our Products Group, including ruggedized intercommunication systems, avionics LRUs, and mission-critical embedded electronics. This role will modernize and accelerate how SCI develops software—introducing agile, data-driven, and AI-assisted workflows to deliver faster, more reliable results while maintaining strict compliance with DO-178C and AS9100 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all software engineering teams supporting SCI’s product lines, providing strategic direction and daily operational oversight.
• Establish a modern software development framework emphasizing agility, accountability, and speed to delivery.
• Implement AI-assisted tools to improve coding efficiency, requirements documentation, and verification accuracy.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps principles to streamline software release processes.
• Introduce metrics dashboards and accountability frameworks to track velocity, code quality, defect rates, and milestone adherence.
• Drive cultural transformation by embedding continuous learning, technical excellence, and ownership at all levels.
• Ensure all software meets DO-178C and cybersecurity requirements, maintaining rigorous configuration and change control.
• Collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, and Test Engineering to enable rapid integration and test cycles.
• Develop a scalable organization structure, balancing FTEs, contractors, and future automation capabilities.
• Partner with PMO to deliver accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and transparent milestone tracking.
• Serve as the technical authority for software design standards, tool selection, and reuse strategies across all SCI product lines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years of team or technical management.
• Proven experience leading software organizations developing embedded or safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in modern toolchains (GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, SonarQube, Docker, etc.) and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Strong command of agile methodologies, requirements traceability, and quality metrics.
• Experience driving measurable improvements in software delivery speed and quality.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of motivating teams and holding them accountable.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Technical Management.
• Experience implementing AI-driven testing, documentation, or defect prediction within regulated environments.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-330 tool qualification, and automated verification frameworks.
• Prior leadership in a multi-product defense electronics company.
• PMP or Scrum Master certification.

Success Criteria

• SCI’s software teams adopt AI-enhanced, agile development processes that measurably increase velocity and reliability.
• Engineering efficiency improves year-over-year through automation, reuse, and intelligent assistance.
• Product software releases are delivered on time, within cost, and with strong traceability compliance.
• Enhanced team culture emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.