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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

NAVAIR Software Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePatuxent River, MD, USA$165k - $185k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or MIS with 10–12 years of related work experience, or a Master's degree with 8–10 years of related work experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
  • A Top Secret clearance is required.
  • At least 5 years of Software/Systems Engineering experience supporting Department of War aircraft, weapons, mission, or support systems, including design, development, integration, and system testing of computer hardware and software.
  • Knowledge of Department of War and Department of the Navy software development standards and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities associated with creating software across multiple functional areas supporting NAVAIR mission-critical aircraft systems.
  • Lead multiple programs and projects related to software development, test, and sustainment, including aircraft mission systems software, simulation and distributed simulation software, and software applications.
  • Prioritize and allocate projects, products, and resources with the assistance of architects and managers.
  • Participate in strategic decisions about technology, definition, architecture, and implementation of software products.
  • Analyze and assess software architectures for potential technical refresh improvements.
  • Ensure development of mission-critical software follows modern software practices.
  • Make staffing decisions, including hiring and placement of personnel.
  • Direct software development projects, ensuring completion on time and according to quality standards, and facilitate communication upward and across project teams, including project status, justifications for variances, and technical information.
  • Organize projects by developing plans that communicate product goals defined by top management; define project strategy; identify key project groups' roles and responsibilities; develop schedules with key milestones; identify risks and contingency plans; and allocate project resources.
  • Monitor technology trends, including emerging standards, for new technology opportunities.
  • Support business development activities, including marketing, capture, and proposal writing.
  • Provide leadership with strategic direction, support business growth initiatives, and collaborate with other company organizations in pursuing business opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with NAVAIR programs.
  • Familiarity with the competitive landscape at Pax River and NAVAIR, as well as familiarity with NAVAIR acquisition.

About the Company

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

IT and engineering services for government

AMERICAN SYSTEMS delivers information technology and engineering services to U.S. government clients as an employee-owned government contractor. It focuses on IT and enterprise services, software development, and systems engineering, with offerings such as legacy systems migration, mobile app development, and user experience design. The company operates primarily for federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, by winning government contracts to support national security initiatives and mission-critical programs. Its employee-owned structure aligns workforce interests with company success, differentiating it from typical contractor firms by giving employees a stake in outcomes and accountability in delivering technical and engineering solutions to national security and IT needs.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1975

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