Coherent Technical Services, Inc is seeking an experienced Software Manager to guide our software development team through complex, high-impact projects within a classified environment. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership that inspires, mentors, and drives results.

Specific Duties:

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex embedded software projects — ensuring alignment with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance on architecture, design, and implementation for embedded systems.
• Mentor and coach team members, supporting career growth and skill development.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices across the software discipline.
• Manage resource planning, project scheduling, and stakeholder communication to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Experience:

• 3 – 7 years of experience

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These technologies represent the types of tools and systems you may encounter with this position. Familiarity with any subset is valuable, but not required.

Programming Languages

• C++; C; Python; JavaScript / TypeScript

Embedded & Real-Time Systems

• RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS); Embedded Linux; Deterministic and preemptive scheduling

CI/CD & Automation

• Git; Atlassian Bamboo; Jenkins; Bitbucket Pipelines; GitLab CI

User Interface Frameworks

• Angular; Qt / QML

Networking & Messaging

• UDP/TCP protocols; Multicast networking; DDS (Data Distribution Service)

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Education/Experience:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of embedded software development experience.
• 3–5 years managing or leading a software development team.
• Proven ability to motivate teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and manage expectations.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, real-time constraints, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with process improvement and implementing engineering best practices.
• Experience managing software projects in classified or restricted environments (e.g., DoD, IC, or defense contractor programs).
• Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including handling of classified data and systems.
• Working knowledge of DoD software assurance, RMF, STIG compliance, and data labeling requirements.
• Prior experience leading teams within SCIF or SAPF facilities.

U.S. Citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Candidate selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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