Senior Engineering Manager (RD165)

The role

You will manage and develop airgap-native software and ensure integration with UDS. You will lead a team of engineers to deliver scalable and secure products for National Defense.

What you will do

• Lead, inspire, and manage a team of engineers developing UDS-compatible applications.
• Own team deliverables to ensure timely delivery of scalable, highly-available products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and manage engineering roadmaps.
• Instill continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and processes.
• Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of team members.
• Facilitate communication among clients/customers and engineers regarding specifications, budgets, and deadlines.
• Stay abreast of new trends and technologies to improve product lines and production efficiency.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience
• 2+ years of experience managing engineering teams
• Experience managing teams in a remote, distributed environment
• Strong technical background in software engineering
• Experience architecting and delivering scalable solutions using cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience deploying cloud-native software to Kubernetes
• Proficiency in DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• High level of technical proficiency to solve complex problems
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively

Nice to have

• Contributions to open-source projects or published projects
• Familiarity with Cloud-Native technologies including Kubernetes
• Experience with Zarf and the UDS ecosystem
• Understanding of the needs of airgapped systems, edge devices, and semi-disconnected software delivery
• Experience in mobile development, particularly Android software development

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Budget
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• All Federal Holidays
• One week for Thanksgiving
• Two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s

About the company

Defense Unicorns delivers mission value by streamlining software delivery for customers. They create and deliver secure solutions for continuous software integration and delivery.