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Manager, Software Engineering - Onsite

Company:
Curtiss-Wright
Location:
Ashburn, VA
Posted:
December 01, 2025
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Manager, Software Engineering - Onsite PositionWe are growing and have a rewarding opportunity for a Manager, Software Engineering in Ashburn, VA.As our Manager, Software engineering you will be a technical specialist, who plans, directs and manages the software development and test functions for new products and software enhancements for current products, and provide technical leadership to the software engineering team and the company.Location: Ashburn VA- OnsiteWe Take Care of Our PeoplePaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive CultureSalary Range: $ 144,100.00 - $192,100.00 per year plus bonusPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia.

Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.Your Challenge:\nHead a team responsible for embedded software development, testing, releases, and delivery.\n\nManage, track, and oversee software and product development projects and ensure that the developments follow all applicable development standards, practices and procedures and are within the cost and schedule targets with high quality.\n\nEstablish effective practices to attract, develop, motivate, and retain high caliber software team staff; Assess employees' skills and identify training and development needs for the team.\n\nActively manage staff loading to match program needs with employee skills; Supervise the work assignments of the software team members, ensuring best practices are followed; Hold the team accountable for meeting planned program milestones and activities.\n\nIdentify and drive process improvement opportunities within the software development life cycle including new processes and practices, tools and methods.\n\nParticipate in bid/project activities such as defining architectures, developing technical proposals and providing detailed cost and schedule estimates\n\n\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor degree in the technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering); Master's Degree preferred.\n\nCompetencies in computer architecture, development of real-time embedded software, engineering process discipline, earned value management systems\n\nMinimum 10 years' experience as an embedded software developer, working closely with other disciplines (hardware, mechanical) with ability to understand hardware design, board schematics\n\nMinimum 5 years' experience leading or managing a software team though full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle); Skilled in software management tools such as Jira, Confluence, BitBucket\n\nResource planning experience including staff and equipment needed for successful project execution\n\nExperience and working knowledge of bid and proposal process\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nLeadership and Management skills\n\nUS Citizenship required; Currently hold or have the ability to obtain US security clearance.\n\n\nWho We AreOur ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceCurtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value.

Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance.

As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.To learn more visit: Home Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)No unsolicited agency submittals please.

Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.

Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance StatementThis position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.

In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.For US Applicants: EEO is The Law - click here for more information.If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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