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# Senior Manager Software Engineering

- **Company:** Intellian Technologies
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Cluster Server, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Scrum Methodology, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nettemps.com/us/en/W644FA4E508742356CC.ntap

## About the Role

* BSEE/BSCE/BSCS with 10-15 years of related industry experience or MSEE/MSCE/MSCS with 8 years of related industry experience.
 * 8 years of technical leadership of software projects, including project management responsibilities.
 * 8 years of team management and leadership, with a team of entry-level to senior-level engineers.
 * Experience with C/C+ programming on Embedded platforms.
 * Experience with design and development in an Embedded Linux environment.
 * Experience with Python or other high-level languages for Scripting and automation.
 * Good working knowledge of software version control systems, Git in particular.
 * Experience with leading Agile (Kanban and/or Scrum) software teams.
 * Organized, clear, and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

 * Experience with Atlassian Jira for Agile software planning and issue management.
 * Project experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and other automation.
 * Knowledge of digital wireless communication systems and modern satellite communication systems.
 * Knowledge of OSI Networking model, with an emphasis on Layers 1 through 4.
 * Familiar with IP/TCP/UDP networking.

Physical Requirements

 * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
 * Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
 * Must be able to lift up to at least 25 pounds at times.
 * Ability to traverse to multiple locations.

## Description

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering will lead our software and firmware team on the definition, design, development, and testing of software and firmware in our next-generation active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals. You will also engage with our customers and partners for product definition, architecture, trade-offs, RFI/RFP, and contract support. In addition to leading product software development, you will also help build and lead a collaborative team that provides best-in-class solutions for our customers., * Lead a team of software and firmware engineers through all stages of the software development life cycle for our active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals.

 * Work closely with engineering management and other business groups to identify project requirements, create project plans, and manage software projects from conception to operation.
 * Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on the design, implementation, manufacturing, and support of our active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals.
 * Collaborate with other global SW teams on the design, implementation, manufacturing, and support of various Intellian products
 * Provide key contributions to overall product design and architecture, including presentations at various design reviews.
 * Encourage and promote best practices and process improvements for modern software design, development, testing, and maintenance.
 * Recruiting, retaining, and leading a team of software and firmware engineers. This includes individual mentoring, career development and performance management for each team member.