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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Deputy Embedded Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $290,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Systems, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6c61567aec41aae2 ## About the Role Do you have a passion for helping others reach their full potential, do impactful work and innovate?, Are you a forward-thinking leader looking to grow and learn with a background in embedded software and software systems engineering?, * A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. * At least 7+ years' experience in embedded software and system development, including proven experience in product development and test. * Previous experience supervising technical staff in either line or project lead roles. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Experience with hiring, training, performance management, and mentoring staff. * Ability to obtain a TS/SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have... * A Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field. * Previous experience as an Engineering Supervisor or Manager * Knowledge of NASA and DoD satellite systems and requirements. * Prior exoerience with NSS programs and development. * Experience with staff and resource management including ratings, budgeting, purchasing and business practices. * Experience with AS9100 compliance. * Demonstrated experience using APL and Sector policies, procedure and business systems. * An existing TS/SCI clearance. ## Description As an Assistant Group Supervisor you will collaborate with the Group Supervisor to… * Develop strategic plans and the technical roadmap for the continuous advancement of the group's technology, products, staff, and services such as spacecraft flight software engineering, high-fidelity real-time test environments, and autonomy systems. * Embrace changing business priorities to drive and shape the group's technical roadmap for our Civil and National Security Space Mission Areas. * Oversee and manage the line organization including aligning group staff plans with program plans, group budgeting, training, staffing decisions and performance, maintaining facilities and equipment. * Cultivate a positive culture of empowered, engaged, communicative, and collaborative teams. * Mentor and guide staff at all levels of experience to help tailor their career journey and cultivate technical capabilities. * Support mission execution and steer the group's technical quality and output. * Define annual group goals and propel them to completion. * Enlist group participation and innovative ideation for independent research and development (IRAD) and other funding proposal opportunities to advance our technical roadmap. * Lead technical efforts on projects in both Civil and National Security Space Mission Areas. ## Related Videos - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Strong decisions - decisive distinctions between digital and analog aspects](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1687-strong-decisions-decisive-distinctions-between-digital-and-analog-aspects) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [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) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)