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Software Engineering Manager

san luis obispo, CA

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esaero lists this Software Engineering Manager opportunity in san luis obispo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Summary

The Manager, Software Engineering, coordinates with other departments to meet the milestones during product development cycles. As a member of the Engineering management team, the Software Engineering Manager participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation.

Position Responsibilities

Manages a group of software engineers, including budget planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation and career development. Attracts and retains high caliber staff and provides mentorship

Collaborates with management, production, and marketing to define product design requirements

Plans, coordinates, and directs engineering development projects. Reviews and approve product design decisions

Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software applications as an individual contributor

Verify and document product designs according to quality and regulatory guidelines

Works in an Agile environment to coordinate software development projects including scope, scheduling and resourcing

Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Tests, analyzes, and debugs embedded software and digital electronics

Actively manage a high-performing engineering team, providing mentoring, performance evaluations, and structured technical career pathing.

Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas

Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules and work plans. Interacts with senior management

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

At least 2+ years in a supervisory role and successfully managing a technical design team

10+ years' experience on multiple engineering projects including research and development efforts, with a focus on embedded software aspects of the project life cycle

Experienced in and knowledgeable of real-time operating systems (RTOS), I/O drivers, and micro-controllers

Demonstrated expert programming ability with C language

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Advanced degree is desired

Demonstrates competency in communicating technically and effectively with electrical, mechanical and software groups and staff

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances

Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees

Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision

Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change

Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.

Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employee

Company Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services.

At ESAero, we don't just build products, we engineer solutions that propel

the aerospace industry forward.

This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.

E-Verify participation required for employment.

Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Must be able to pass background check.

Pay Range: $118,000-$175,000 Salary Exempt

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Worksite address

san luis obispo, CA, 93403, US

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