Technical Manager, Software Engineering

Salary: $143000 - 266000 per year Requirements: Bachelors degree in relevant field with a minimum of 9 years of related experience, or a graduate degree with 7 years of experience Proven background in embedded software development At least 3 years of experience in management and leadership within technical programs Familiarity with full software lifecycle development and performance appraisals Expertise in Software Development methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Agile/SAFe, Waterfall, TDD Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for software development Proficient in leading software projects through design, coding, integration, deployment, and sustainment phases Current ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance, requiring U.S. citizenship Preferred qualifications include experience as a Lead Software Engineer or Subject Matter Expert in product development Minimum of 8 years software development experience with OOD, UML, C/C++, Java, and web technologies Knowledge of cloud development technologies and understanding of service models: IaaS, SaaS, PaaS Experience with command, control, and communications for space systems Strong executive communication and presentation skills Commitment to continuous improvement and excellence, utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Control Account Management (CAM) Certified SCRUM Master, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, or Coach Responsibilities: Lead a diverse team of software engineers to fulfill customer requirements within assigned cost, scope, and schedule Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews as part of the development process Collaborate effectively with other engineers to craft reliable software solutions Adhere to Agile software development practices and engineering processes Provide software support to units under various test conditions and on-orbit assets Regularly communicate project status, challenges, milestones, and progress to leadership Utilize strong technical skills to assist in requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, and requirements validation Conduct root cause corrective action investigations and provide insights during non-advocate reviews Oversee budget development for the department, managing operational needs, training, and resources Ensure staffing, training, and talent development align with department goals and objectives Act as a trusted advisor to engineering staff to navigate technical or operational challenges Influence the development of organizational objectives and short-term operational plans Engage with management and stakeholders to support strategic planning and resource sharing initiatives Stay informed of advancements in technology to drive innovation and improvement within programs Technologies: CI/CD Cloud DevOps Embedded IaaS Support Java PaaS Product Owner TDD UML Web Security More: At Halcyon Labs, we are looking for a Technical Manager - Software Engineering to lead and direct a talented team of 15-25 software engineers dedicated to delivering complex engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in Software Engineering principles, along with a deep commitment to maintaining high standards of performance and continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive salary range of $117,000 - $218,000, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Our inclusive culture promotes respect and equality, ensuring that all applicants are considered without any bias. We are located in New York and are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. last updated 28 week of 2026