Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
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Job Description
Company Overview:Dedroneis the worlds most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrones comprehensive command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling good drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused pane-of-glass. Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud Dedrone customers can easily detect track identify analyze and mitigate drone threats.
Your Impact
As the Engineering Manager for the Integrations team you will lead the charge in expanding our ecosystems capabilities. You will guide a talented team dedicated to owning end-to-end third-party sensor and system integrations directly enabling rapid customer onboarding and expanding our market reach. This is an opportunity to build and scale a critical function that is foundational to our go-to-market strategy across government defense and infrastructure.
What Youll Do
Location: Onsite at our Sterling VA office 3 days a week.
Reports to: Senior Manager of Engineering
Direct Reports: 9 software engineers
- Lead coach and mentor a stream-aligned team of 9 engineers fostering an environment of high performance accountability and psychological safety.
- Drive the technical strategy and roadmap for the Integrations team owning end-to-end third-party sensor VMS and air picture integrations.
- Enable rapid customer onboarding by guiding the expansion and hardening of our integration catalog and plugin SDKs.
- Partner with product management and other engineering leaders to define priorities and deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Recruit hire and onboard two new engineers to the team with a focus on tactical sensor radar radio and C2 system integration expertise.
- Champion engineering excellence including robust testing deployment and operational practices for all integrations.
- Embody the principle of single-threaded ownership ensuring your team has clear responsibilities to execute its mission effectively.
- Collaborate with teams across geographies while minimizing complexity and promoting co-located teamwork where possible.
What You Bring
- 5 years of software development experience with a proven track record of shipping high-quality products.
- 2 years in an engineering leadership role managing and mentoring software engineers.
- Experience with building and maintaining third-party integrations APIs or plugin SDKs.
- A genuine curiosity for new technologies and a commitment to creative problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience or familiarity with sensor radar radio or C2 systems is highly desirable.
Work Location
This role is based out of our Sterling VA office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Thursday with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical Dental Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Dedrone we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrones impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
