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.