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WR Systems Software Engineering Manager in Norfolk, Virginia

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements : Negligible

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY : WR has an opportunity for a Software Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership of software development and functional engagement of assigned personnel. This position reports to the Director, Engineering .

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

· Provide day-to-day management of assigned personnel, to include handling routine staff issues, resource allocation, training, performance management, career development, compensation management, disciplinary actions, and separation within WR’s matrixed engineering organization.

· Hire and maintain assigned software engineering personnel.

· Provide technical management assistance to a group of software engineers within areas of core technical competency.

· Independently formulate and design software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

· Independently develop and direct software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.

· Analyze, define, and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.

· Analyze and estimate feasibility, costs, time, and compatibility with hardware and other programs.

· Using experience and judgment, develop and maintain plans outlining steps and time tables for developing programs.

· Stay abreast of emerging technology and industry trends and best practices.

· Collaborate with project teams to identify potential risk and develops applicable mitigation strategies.

· Provide research and development support, including new technology and roadmaps, for project designs and products.

· Participate in the evaluation of new technical resources.

· Consult with customer to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs.

· Consult with customer to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.

· Consult with customer concerning maintenance of software system. Provides innovative and workable solutions in accordance with specific customer requirements.

  • Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to evaluate internal and external system interfaces and the impacts of software on operational requirements.

    Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

    · Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related scientific discipline.

    · Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Business Administration, or in related technical discipline preferred.

    · Ten (10)+ years of professional software development experience in C, C++, C#, Visual Basic and/or other object oriented languages.

    · Demonstrated experience with team/group leadership.

    · Demonstrated software development using one or more of these languages under the Unix, Windows, Linux, and/or other real-time operating systems.

    · Knowledge and understanding of software development methods, processes, and practices.

    · In-depth knowledge of industry standard tools, including Jira, GitHub, and Adobe Dreamweaver.

    · Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall development methodologies.

    · Experience providing full life-cycle engineering support on DoD-sponsored programs.

    · Computer proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.

    The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

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