Manager, Software Engineering Defence Industry

Position Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to support the delivery of defence-focused software programs and lead engineering teams working on capabilities that support military customers and operational environments.

This role combines software engineering leadership with military domain expertise. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical background proven leadership experience and an understanding of military operations training command structures or defence capability development. Working closely with engineering teams customers and stakeholders this individual will help ensure software solutions align with operational needs and future defence objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering teams responsible for the delivery of defense-related capabilities and programs.

• Provide coaching mentorship performance management and career development for engineering staff.

• Support hiring workforce planning succession planning and employee development initiatives.

• Manage project delivery schedules priorities risks and resource allocation.

• Collaborate with military stakeholders customers and engineering teams to ensure successful program execution.

• Translate operational requirements into technical priorities and engineering activities.

• Support long-term planning capability development and technical decision-making.

• Help establish and improve engineering processes team effectiveness and delivery performance.

• Partner with leadership program teams and customers to ensure alignment between technical execution and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering Systems Engineering or a related field.

• 10 years of experience in software engineering systems engineering or technical environments.

• Demonstrated leadership experience through military service engineering leadership or people-management roles.

• Strong technical understanding of software development systems integration or engineering delivery.

• Eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance.

• Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Military Experience Requirements

• Direct military experience preferably within the Canadian Armed Forces.

• Experience operating within Army-related environments military operations training communications intelligence command and control or defence capability development.

• Understanding of military command structures operational planning training readiness or defence acquisition processes.

• Experience leading personnel teams training programs or organizational initiatives within a military environment.

Additional Requirements

• Experience supporting DND or CAF programs.

• Experience with Military Modelling & Simulation.

• Experience with C4ISR C5ISR or C5ISRT environments.

• Experience with Land Systems Mission Systems Command & Control or Army modernization programs.

• Experience working with defence-industry organizations supporting military customers.

• Experience collaborating with military stakeholders operators or end users.

Compensation

$125000 - $% STI