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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Sigma Inc.
- **Location:** Ocean Township, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $173,000.0 - $209,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Capability Maturity Model Integration, Microsoft Office, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Build Tools
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_Workable33510-F44E405F4D

## About the Role

Requirements + 5+ years experience as a software manager leading a team of software developers in an engineering environment. + 10+ years experience developing software. + Experience implementing and improving software development processes. + Demonstrated experience leading software development in support of business goals. + Must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidate Differentiators: + Experience developing and testing radar systems. + Experience with Digital Signal Processing. + Experience with ISO and CMMI standards. + Experience developing real-time embedded systems.
Computer Programs/Software: + Familiarity with C++ development and accompanying build systems. + Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
Personnel Clearance Level: + Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher. + Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.
Education Requirements: + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering or related field of study.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive): + Lead a group of 20 software engineers to design and maintain software that implements instrumentation radars and threat radar models. + Provide day-to-day technical and task leadership for a team of software engineers, ensuring delivery of high-quality software on cost, schedule, and technical performance. + Collaborate closely with program, system, and hardware managers to plan and execute projects. + Work with program managers and leadership to plan project staffing for ongoing and upcoming projects. + When staff is needed, work with Sigma Defense Talent Recruiters to find, interview and select software engineering staff. + Work with local universities to select and hire software co-ops and interns. + Assist software teams to meet project and business objectives. + Implement and lead software development processes and standards including quality assurance. + Mentor and coach engineers on technical growth, career
development, and performance expectations. + Manage employee performance thru Objective Key Result goals, regular 1-on-1 meetings and performance reviews. + Interact with Sigma Defense QMS organization to implement ISO and CMMI requirements and support audits. + Carry out company policies by ensuring training and time recording is carried out. + Ensure site software tools and licenses are procured, up-to-date, and meet cyber-security requirements. + Work with Human Resources to assist employees as needed (onboarding, off-boarding, personal issues, leave-of-absences, etc.). + Assist program managers to create estimates and technical descriptions to respond to proposals. + Lead and contribute technically to projects by generating, tracking, and updating programs, developing and working within program budgets, and generating and presenting at customer program reviews.