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Software Engineering Manager III

Poway, CA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $125,810.00 - 229,670.00 per year

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Skills

Surveillance
Aerospace
Systems Engineering
Audio Engineering
Mentorship
Finance
Collaboration
Software Architecture
Process Improvement
Software Engineering
Proposal Writing
New Business Development
IT Security
Management
Real-time
Embedded Systems
Computer Hardware
Configuration Management
Project Management
Organizational Skills
Scheduling
Communication
Leadership
DoD
Security Clearance
Automated Testing
Provisioning
Software Development
Artificial Intelligence
Workflow
IT Management

Summary

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

As a Software Engineering Manager at General Atomics, you will lead a high-performing team of software supervisors and engineers developing advanced software solutions for safety/mission-critical aerospace and defense systems that have meaningful real-world impact. Guide your team through the full software development lifecycle within a disciplined engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional partners including systems engineering, integration labs, program leadership, and other engineering disciplines to deliver reliable, high-quality software for the UAS. This position reports to an engineering director and requires strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to coordinate development efforts across interconnected systems and teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and mentor software supervisors and engineers through task assignments, technical guidance, and performance feedback
Oversee all Software Development Lifecycle phases from inception through release, including planning, design, development, validation, and deployment
Develop and implement technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives in collaboration with program managers and executive management
Provide technical oversight of software architecture, implementation approaches, and integration strategies while driving process improvements
Serve as one of the primary software engineering contacts to external departments
Support proposal preparation and new business development
Manage proprietary technology security and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ensure technical excellence through talent attraction, selection, retention, and development
Other duties as assigned or required

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor's, master's or PhD in engineering or a related technical field as well as nine (11) or more years of progressively complex engineering experience with at least three (5) of those years having management responsibilities. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Proven experience leading all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle
Technical expertise in software development principles, concepts, theory, and practices
Experience developing software for complex integrated systems (distributed, real-time, embedded, or hardware-software integrated environments)
Experience with configuration-controlled software delivery, formal configuration management, and traceable releases across multiple system configurations
Strong project management skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with ability to interface effectively across all organizational levels and with customers
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility for extended hours and travel
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or mission-critical software environment
Experience with multi-configuration or product-line software development
Experience with automated testing, build systems, or development environment provisioning
Experience supporting formal software releases or customer deliveries
Experience developing software for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or remotely piloted aircraft
Experience supporting software development in accordance with DO-178 or similar certification standards
Experience integrating AI-assisted development tools into team workflows while maintaining engineering rigor, configuration control, and verification of generated artifacts
Prior technical lead or supervisor/manager experience

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10100516
Position Id: 46cfd10503c112917ec2ae48c9dd4fab
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