Real-Time Software Engineering Manager, Farmingdale, New York

At TTM Technologies – Aerospace & Defense Sector, we’re an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge radar, surveillance, and communication systems. Our technologies are trusted worldwide to give our customers a tactical edge in the most challenging and unpredictable environments.

TTM Technologies' Aerospace & Defense Sector is seeking an experienced Real-Time Software Engineering Manager to:

Lead software development across Radar and Communication Systems programs.
In this role, you will oversee a team of talented engineers developing real-time embedded C++ software, while collaborating closely with Mission Systems Hardware, Systems Integration, Quality, and Program Management.
This is a high-impact leadership position that blends people management, technical vision, and project execution with direct influence on some of the most advanced defense and commercial systems in the field.

Location: Farmingdale, New York

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to issue a Secret Clearance, which includes US Citizenship.

The Real Time Software Manager is responsible for the following areas:

Lead a team of approximately 10 engineers through the full lifecycle of design, development, integration, test, verification, and certification of Radar and Communication systems.
Provide mentorship, coaching, talent development, and performance feedback to cultivate a high-performing software engineering team.
Define, track, and report on team performance metrics; implement process improvements to drive productivity and quality.
Develop, execute, and monitor software project plans that meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Partner with Program Managers, customers, and stakeholders to define project requirements, plans, and deliverables.
Manage cost accounts using Earned Value Management (EVM) practices.
Identify, track, and mitigate project risks; proactively pursue opportunities to improve outcomes.
Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions aligned with business and program goals.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Manage resource allocation and lead hiring efforts to build a well-balanced, effective team.
Ensure clear, effective communication within the team and across disciplines.
Enforce compliance with applicable processes, standards, and engineering best practices.
Lead software proposal and estimate activities.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a full software development lifecycle environment.
3+ years in a formal leadership role (technical lead, team lead, or engineering manager)
Hands-on experience with modern C++ and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
Experience managing programs with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Demonstrated experience developing or leading development of real-time embedded software for defense systems such as Radar or Communication platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams and non-technical stakeholders alike.

Preferred:

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices (GitLab, Jenkins, Git Bash, Jira, Artifactory).
Experience with automated testing frameworks.
Knowledge of Radar, Surveillance, and/or Communication systems.
Familiarity with avionics software standards and certifications.

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Real-Time Software Engineering Manager

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