> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1170487-software-development-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1170487-software-development-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Manager - **Company:** Moog Inc. - **Location:** Wheat Ridge, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computer Engineering, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Information Technology - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/9208605?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F9208605%2FSoftware-Development-Manager-Colorado-Denver ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar. * 10 years of Software Development * 5 years of experience being a technical leader or manager for an aerospace company either space or aircraft environment * 5 years of experience with VxWorks or other RTOS (Real-time Operating Systems) * 5 years managing Software Development Schedules * 5 years working in an Agile Environment ## Description Our Space Vehicles team in Arvada, CO. Moog specializes in passive and active vibration suppression/load alleviation products and services, spacecraft buses and sub-systems, spacecraft and payload structure and propulsive accommodations, and precision motion control. The Space Vehicles team is rapidly growing and comprises a cross-disciplinary group of industry veterans and young talent alike. The focus is on the development of satellite buses, Orbital Maneuvering Vehicles (OMVs), space tugs, and more. The team is a tight-knit group of collaboration-oriented professionals that welcome others looking to work on multi-faceted, complex problems as a team. Our team is looking for a Software Development Manager to join them. You will report to the Director of Engineering and will have a 9/80 hybrid, work schedule in Arvada, CO., As a Software Development Manager, you will: Mentor Developers; Lead small and medium size Teams; Prioritize team tasking; work directly with customer to ensure features and changes are captured; manage short term and long term staffing. ## Related Videos - [Get old, go slow, write code!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/343-get-old-go-slow-write-code) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) - [Agentic AI: building autonomous systems for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100034-agentic-ai-building-autonomous-systems-for-developers) - [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) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)