Manager, Software Engineering

Date Posted:2026-06-14 Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-CA-SAN JOSE-826 ~ 200 Holger Way ~ BLDG 826, AstPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type: TS/SCI with PolygraphSecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Software Engineering Manager who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.  AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.This is an ONSITE position at the San Jose, CA location.To learn more about AST, please click the link below.Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE AREThe Section Manager reports to the Software Systems/System Development Department Manager and is responsible for first-line management of a group of 8-10 software engineers who have varying levels of experience and multi-domain expertise and support various contracts across all company business divisions.The successful candidate will manage engineers who are involved with development of deliverable software/systems/products over the entire engineering development lifecycle.  Although the section staff will typically work on independent projects, the Section Manager will foster collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas and new technologies within the group.  They will also contribute directly to engineering development as a task leader, technical leader, or individual contributor.  The Section Manager position responsibilities will occupy ~15% of time performing first-line management of the section staff and ~85% of time directly performing technical development activities.What You Will Do:As a Section Manager, you will:Plan and track staff’s task assignmentsSupport staff with career development planningPrepare and communicate staff performance evaluationsAssist with strengthening staff core engineering skills and discipline, and developing staff domain knowledge and expertiseAssist in planning for and addressing engineering staffing needsAssist and support recruiting and interviewing activitiesAssist with ensuring staff compliance with company policies/proceduresAs a technical contributor, you will:Participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of software to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systemsDesign, code, test, integrate, and document software solutionsParticipate in internal review of software components and systemsCollaborate with project managers and other professionals within EngineeringFollow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software productsParticipate in the advancement of the software development environment and DevOps practices within EngineeringQualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of relevant prior experienceMinimum of 8 years experience developing in modern programming languages (e.g. C++, Java) in a Linux environmentMinimum of 4 years experience as a software engineering section/front-line manager and/or engineering team leaderSoftware/system/product development experience in one of these areas: telecommunications, data communications, wireless communications, communications protocols, networking protocols, and/or digital signal processing.Strong emotional intelligence skills (i.e. self-awareness, self-management, empathy, social awareness, relationship management)Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph is required after start.U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceQualifications We Prefer:Excellent track record for working effectively and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environmentExperience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, containerized deployments, and modern cloud technologiesExperience with RESTful APIs, messaging queue technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc), and/or event-driven systemsExperience with embedded software development and software/hardware integration.Strong knowledge of engineering planning & project management systems, and cost & schedule tracking systemsExperience working in the Defense industry, the Intelligence Community