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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems/Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Allen Control Systems - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $261,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Documentation, Firmware, Hardware Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dc4a5d5a241e3641 ## About the Role * Experience: 7+ years of professional engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering leadership or management role. * Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Technical Background: Strong understanding of embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense-related technologies. * Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and develop engineers at varying career stages. * Systems Thinking: Experience overseeing complex, multidisciplinary systems involving software, firmware, electronics, and mechanical components. * Execution Focus: Strong project management instincts with the ability to balance speed, quality, and technical risk. * Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll Stand Out: * Defense or Robotics Experience: Prior experience in defense systems, robotics, autonomous platforms, or safety-critical environments. * Hands-On Engineering Background: Previous experience as a senior or staff-level engineer in embedded, firmware, or robotics systems. * Scaling Teams: Experience building or scaling engineering teams in fast-paced startup environments. * Systems Integration: Deep familiarity with integrating sensors, actuators, control systems, and real-time software into cohesive products. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Systems/Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team working across firmware, software, electrical, and mechanical systems. This role is both technical and managerial, requiring hands-on engineering judgment alongside strong leadership, execution, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will help drive architecture decisions, guide system-level integration, and ensure on-time delivery of complex, mission-critical defense products. What You'll Do: * Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers across multiple disciplines. Foster a high-performance, engineering-first culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. * Technical Oversight and Architecture: Provide technical direction and review for firmware, software, and hardware designs. * Ensure system architectures are robust, scalable, and aligned with performance and reliability requirements. * Project Execution: Own engineering execution from concept through deployment. Partner with leadership to define priorities, timelines, and milestones, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, operations, and leadership to align engineering efforts with company objectives and customer needs. * System Integration and Validation: Oversee system integration, testing, and validation efforts to ensure designs meet military-grade performance, safety, and reliability standards. * Process and Documentation: Establish and maintain engineering processes, design reviews, and documentation standards to support rapid development and long-term maintainability. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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