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Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Embedded Software Staff Manager to organize and lead software teams to create unique solutions for complex problems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields. We provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
This role involves leading software development teams through the software development process to support a variety of customers, often with competing requirements. The software development team specializes in embedded software and PC software that communicates with embedded devices.
The candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced working environment and be a motivated independent learner. The candidate must be highly organized and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Candidate must accept the additional responsibility and accountability that comes with a Staff Manager position. As a manager, the candidate will be responsible for mentoring others, leading by example, coordinating personnel staffing commitments and needs, planning for professional growth for self and personnel, keeping management informed of critical issues, and playing a key role in proposal and business development opportunities, as required.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.
Candidate must have at least 8 years of professional software development experience.
Candidate must have at least 3 years of personnel management or project management experience.
Candidate must have experience in analyzing and developing requirements, designing, and maintaining software products, and implementing software designs. Candidate must be able to parse ambiguous requirements and translate into team direction and guidance.
Candidate must have experience working with DoD customers and managing customer relations.
Candidate must have experience preparing and presenting demonstrations and briefings to customers and management in demonstrations and management reviews.
Candidate must have experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and task management.
Candidate must have experience mentoring teammates and providing guidance to accomplish tasks and projects. Candidate must have experience advocating for teammates and providing constructive feedback as well as having good resolution skills.
Candidate must have experience in recruitment and/or interview efforts.
Candidate must have experience with software best practices such as peer reviews, automated builds, automated testing, and document generation.
Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university would be considered a plus.
Prior experience contributing to proposals, white papers, or business development initiatives is a plus.
Original Posting:April 24, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.