Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Insitu is seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Engineering Senior Manager to lead our software product development efforts for cutting-edge unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology. This role is pivotal in driving technical excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation across our software engineering teams. The Senior Manager will play a key role in developing strategies, roadmaps, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to ensure successful product delivery aligned with customer needs and company goals.

Responsibilities include:

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and execute a technical strategy, vision, and roadmap for software product lines, ensuring alignment with broader engineering objectives and business goals.
• Manage a team of skilled software development managers and engineers, encouraging innovation, inclusion, and high-performance culture.
• Manage a team of Software Project Managers focused on consistent execution to budget, scope, and schedule commitments.
• Partner with senior leadership across engineering, product management, business development, marketing, and sales functions to prioritize and deliver UAS solutions that meet customer expectations.
• Partner with, and lead engagements with offshore Insitu product development and test teams

Team Development and Collaboration

• Mentor and guide the professional growth of first line software managers and software engineers, fostering continuous learning and career development.
• Coordinate with hardware, electrical, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated software solutions for complex UAS platforms.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration and teamwork across diverse stakeholder groups to achieve shared goals.

Technical Execution

• Actively oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of software products, ensuring high availability, resilience, and scalability.
• Promote best practices in software development, such as Agile methodologies or Lean principles, to improve quality and productivity across teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, elevating craftsmanship and technical leadership within the organization.

Operational and Financial Management

• Manage and develop budgets (department level and project/program level), ensuring alignment with financial roadmaps and company objectives.
• Support licensing and sales opportunities for software products in collaboration with business development teams.
• Continuously identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support customer program managers by ensuring project execution aligned with customer technical and programmatic requirements.
• Participate in strategic initiatives to maintain and grow the software portfolio, expanding Insitu's market presence and leadership in UAS solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8+ years of progressive responsibility managing software engineering teams (or equivalent).
• Expertise in software development principles, complex system integration, and high-level design for software architecture.
• Proficiency in leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment with demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in a related field.
• Security clearance ideal but not required.
• Experience in software licensing and product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Agile software development processes and related tools (e.g., Atlassian suite - Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Desired:

• Strong understanding of programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java) and software system design principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead innovative and complex software product development efforts.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and interact confidently with all levels of stakeholders.

Work Conditions

• Hybrid work model: Minimum 3 days onsite per week in Hood River, OR.
• Ability to travel (<10%).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree is required (engineering classification preferred); Masters is a strong plus.
• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 10+ years with a Master's degree.
• 5-8+ years of experience in a management and leadership role.

Compensation and Benefits

This package includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees can enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, life insurance, disability programs, and flexible time-off options.

At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.

Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.

Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.