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# Associate Manager, Software Engineering

- **Company:** Cesiumastro Inc
- **Location:** Westminster, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $167,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Jama (Software), DOORS (Software), Gitlab, Git, Bitbucket, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/CesiumAstro/6b959f3f-7081-405a-b565-0c0c5246cb70/apply?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=BuiltInNationwide

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
 * 4-7 years of relevant software engineering experience with a minimum of 1 year of leadership experience, including roles such as technical lead, project lead, team lead, or formal people manager.
 * Experience leading software development teams in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
 * Strong understanding of software engineering principles, software development lifecycle (SDLC), software architecture, integration, verification and validation (IV&V), configuration management, and secure software development practices.
 * Experience working in Agile development environments using Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, and issue tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
 * Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Rust, or Python) and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
 * Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama or IBM DOORS.
 * Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, communication, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced product development environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

## Description

We are looking to add an Associate Manager, Software Engineering to our team. This position is responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software solutions supporting aerospace systems and mission-critical applications. This role provides day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, and performance management while fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering environment.

Working closely with systems engineering, hardware engineering, quality, integration and test, mission operations, program management, and product leadership, the Associate Manager, Software Engineering ensures software development activities align with technical requirements, program objectives, quality standards, and schedule commitments. This role balances people leadership with technical oversight and supports continuous improvement of engineering processes, product quality, and team development., * Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers by providing regular feedback, performance management, career development, and mentoring.

 * Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
 * Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, workforce planning, and employee development activities.
 * Conduct performance reviews, establish development goals, and identify training opportunities to enhance individual and team performance.
 * Promote compliance with company policies, engineering standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
 * Partner with program management and engineering leadership to support technical planning, resource allocation, risk management, and program execution.
 * Monitor team workload, priorities, and project progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives.
 * Collaborate with systems engineering, hardware engineering, quality, manufacturing, integration and test, and mission operations to resolve technical issues.
 * Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, design reviews, and program milestone activities.
 * Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering efficiency, quality, and process maturity.
 * Ensure compliance with software development processes, configuration management, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
 * Support implementation of Agile, DevOps, Model-Based Engineering, or other engineering methodologies as applicable.
 * Drive continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, documentation, and software development practices.
 * Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.


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