Software Manager - Qualified Staffing

SOFTWARE MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY:Our client is looking for a Software Manager to work at their facility located in Sterling Heights, MI. The Software Manager will be Responsible for the leading the software team to, architect, design, develop and integrate complex military combat vehicle software-based systems.  If you have at least 15 years of experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs, and have a Masters Degree in Engineering or a related field, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications! 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Technical and managerial leadership of a software team.   
• Team building
• Process development (DevSecOps, Agile / Sprint)
• Development environment and tools (development cloud, Jira, Git, …) set-up
• Project schedule planning and budgeting
• Project bidding and proposal activities
• Problem solving and technical mentoring
• Oversee vehicle software development
• Requirements analysis, decomposition and management
• Research and analysis of solutions to meet customer requirements
• Software and cybersecurity architectures
• Software safety design
• Trade alternative design approaches
• Integration of military lethality, survivability, mobility and C5ISR systems
• Software documentation (SSDD, SRS, IRS, IDD, logic flow-charts / activity diagrams, UML / SysML Modeling and Simulation)
• Software configuration management
• Software integration and test
• System integration lab deployment
• Create/review test cases and plans
• Component/Vehicle test support
• Corrective actions
• Rapid Prototyping development and test support
• Analytical analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance
• Interact with external / internal customers and suppliers
• Subcontractor management
• Maintain project open issues lists
• Prepare/ present project status (EVMS, Technical, …)
• Willing and able to travel internationally for technology transfer as required (less than 10%)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MSc Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Computer Science, Systems, Software, Aerospace, Physics, Mechanical, Automotive, Management)
• 15+ years of experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs
• Experience with military Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems
• Experience with VICTORY, FACE, GCIA, NGVA & MOSA standards
• Experience with standard bus protocols (J1939 CANBus, RS422/485, DMA, 802.3 Ethernet)
• Experience with TCP/IP/UDP, DDS, Multicast/Broadcast), Video over Ethernet, DisplayPort, HDMI, HD-SDI protocols
• Experience with Real-Time OS, Linux, Embedded C/C++, Model-based SW Dev, Python, Java, Matlab, LabView
• Experience with x86, ARM, GPU, FPGA
• Experience with fire control systems, stabilization, coordinate transformation and algorithms
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, SysML, scanning tools, DOORS, MS Office, …
• Experience with bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning
• Experience of working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
• Experience with engineering management in a highly regulated industry
• The ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detailed knowledge of Military Standards and regulations
• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations
• Ability to speak German desired
• PhD Engineering desired