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# Senior Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** North Wales, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Test Scripts, Software Coding
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/62982c06-1e6b-4b70-b5dc-3065c1791a01

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience; or a master's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7+ years of professional experience.
 * Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
 * Experience leading a diverse Software team; directing activities of a team
 * Experience with workload, staffing and personnel management
 * Experience on a large-scale software development program in a software engineering leadership capacity
 * Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
 * Experience driving team to critical milestones

Desired Skills:

 * The successful candidate will possess advanced leadership skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of leadership:
 + New system functionality integration
 + Problem Determination
 + Experience with proposal/estimation
 + Software coding experience in Java/C/C++
 * A good academic understanding and/or exposure to Systems and Software engineering practices and processes to contribute to and/or manage: requirements engineering, system and software architecture analysis, software development, source/baseline control management and system integration.
 * Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
 * Air Traffic Knowledge and experience working on Air Traffic programs

## Description

* Responsible for management of full Software Development lifecycle activities for product area(s) including design, code, unit and string testing of features/fixes, development of SW CDRLs, integration and test support for their product area, as well as site issue support
 * Lead productivity improvements and adoption/use of AI in daily business rhythms
 * Track and report Software status, generating detailed test reports and artifact packages for stakeholders and clients.
 * Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for applicable control accounts.
 * Cost estimating, workload and manpower planning, including authoring Basis of Estimates (BOEs), in support of team's current and future business needs on the program (e.g. proposals and task order preparation)
 * Manage and track schedules, risks, opportunities, defects, change requests, and action items.
 * Ensure delivery of quality work products, including specifications, code, plans and procedures, in accordance with program requirements
 * Facilitate planning meetings, peer reviews, and customer-facing sessions to align with Software objectives and schedules.
 * Identify requirements for subcontractor support to ERAM SW, where applicable.
 * Develop and conduct interim and performance reviews for the department personnel, initiate award programs and other employee personnel activities