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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Genova Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** QNX (Software), Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Jama (Software), DOORS (Software), DO-178B - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0814f4439109d3be ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical writing?, * 5+ years of post-baccalaureate experience in a technical or technology-adjacent field, with demonstrated technical curiosity and the ability to understand, engage with, and constructively challenge software engineering teams. * Familiarity with DO-178C and/or DO-278A certification processes. * Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, including day-to-day communication and expectation setting. * Experience owning and reporting against a project budget. * Proven ability to write and manage a product backlog including user stories. * Experience producing written status reports and executive-level summaries. * Familiarity with avionics or defense software development lifecycles. * Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal team leadership and client interaction. Skills we consider a plus include: * Prior experience managing a platform migration or architecture transition effort. * Familiarity with IFF systems or similar identification/interrogation technologies. * Any DO-178C or DO-278A certification experience, with AL2 (DAL B) or higher being ideal. * Sufficient technical familiarity with RTOS environments (e.g., LynxOS, QNX, VxWorks) to effectively lead and communicate with the engineering team. * Exposure to DO-254 hardware/software integration considerations. * Experience working in a Scrum environment as a Product Owner or Scrum Master. * Familiarity with tools such as JAMA or Rational DOORS. ## Description This team member will support a development team working to transition an existing dual-differentiation architecture to a new RTOS-based platform. You will also be responsible for overseeing the team's adherence to DO-178/278 standards during development. This position requires Daily work to be completed at our Cedar Rapids, IA office, with some potential for Hybrid work. Specific responsibilities include: * Leading and managing the software engineering team, supervising 2-5 direct reports. * Serving as the primary point of contact between the project team and the client for day-to-day relationship management, including backlog prioritization and tactical decision making. * Assisting the COO with strategic client relationship management as needed. * Acting as Product Owner and Voice of the Customer within the Scrum team, translating client needs into actionable work. * Writing and maintaining user stories to guide development activities. * Ensuring all project documentation is complete, accurate, and meets contractual and certification requirements. * Supporting planning, scheduling, and execution of software development activities in alignment with the broader DO-278A certification effort. * Collaborating with outside client's hardware certification team to ensure software deliverables are consistent with overall certification goals. * Monitoring developer spend against the client's project budget, projecting remaining scope against available budget, and providing weekly budget and status reports to the client. * Preparing and delivering a monthly executive summary to internal leadership assessing overall project health. * Providing career guidance and supporting the personal and professional growth of direct reports. * Managing technical risks and escalating issues as appropriate to internal leadership. * Participating in and supporting technical interviews and onboarding of additional team members as the project grows. ## Related Videos - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? 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