Software Engineering Director directs and oversees the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality software product and service. Being a Software Engineering Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Software Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Software Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.
Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.
At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.
NATURE OF WORK:
We are currently seeking a software engineering director, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer/VP Engineering, to run the software development group for all embedded systems development and maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and leading a team of engineers for designing, developing, implementing, integrating, testing, qualifying, and maintaining the embedded software on a wide range of military avionics and tactical communications systems. The individual will be empowered to promote a culture of teamwork across all technical disciplines, including a leadership role in expanding Agile design methodologies across all technical disciplines. The individual will be responsible for managing staffing allocation to, and successful on-time and on-budget completion of, dozens of simultaneous projects. The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader to the team with added focus on fostering career development and professional growth of the entire software development staff. This position is on-site in Huntsville, AL; relocation assistance may be available.
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Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.