ANPC is a global supplier of precision approach guidance and area surveillance solutions aimed at improving the safety and capacity of civil and military aviation for customers on all seven continents. Our transponder-based solutions are designed to serve airfields where others cannot. We are a team of extraordinary professionals working together to perform an important mission to uniquely serve airports with terrain, obstacles and other challenges that no other business can provide.

Job Summary

The Software Engineering Manager is a tactical role, based on strategic initiatives, ensures successful tactical execution of ANPCs software department. This role manages a multi-disciplinary team encompassing Software Development, Systems Architecture (including the Principal Architect), and Implementation & Test. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between executive business objectives and technical execution, ensuring that our navigation and surveillance solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and in strict accordance with safety-critical standards. You will be responsible for fostering a high-performance culture, managing complex resource allocations, and maintaining the technical integrity of life-critical software systems. You also perform as a hands-on individual contributor with the ability to participate in the success of the team as needed.

Essential Job Functions

Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team including the Principal Architect, Software Engineers, and the Implementation/Test team.

Oversee the full talent lifecycle, including selection, hiring, performance evaluations and exits.

Identify skill gaps and implement training or hiring strategies to address them.

Design and execute comprehensive onboarding plans to reduce time-to-proficiency for new hires in a complex technical environment.

Maintain an engineering culture rooted in discipline, professional pride, hard work, and camaraderie.

Communicate and execute a clear technical vision for all software products and systems in collaboration with the Director of Engineering.

Manage multiple concurrent development projects, balancing resources and timelines in close coordination with Project Managers.

Partner with the Principal Architect to define high-level product architecture, design specifications, and integration strategies.

Review code, design documents, and test plans to ensure maximum maintainability and security.

Ensure all output meets RTCA DO-278 standards for safety-critical aviation software.

Establish and enforce Lean product development methodologies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maximize value-added work.

Lead annual planning and budgeting, including CAPEX justifications, infrastructure roadmaps, software licensing, and hardware requirements for development and testing.

Act as a key cross-functional partner to gather requirements and ensure software delivery meets business, customer, and schedule objectives.

Track development progress and implement corrective actions to keep projects aligned with organizational goals.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field

7+ years of progressive experience in software development.

3+ years in a management role.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional software teams and manage full project lifecycles.

Proven experience in safety-critical environments; direct familiarity with RTCA DO-278, DO-178C, or similar rigorous regulatory standards.

Ability to engage deeply with a Principal Architect on system design while simultaneously managing the tactical needs of a Test/QA team.

Experience managing departmental budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and aligning technical roadmaps with commercial goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Strong background and knowledge of DoD and Army Airfield (AAF) operations and requirements.

Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry safety standards (DO-278A, DO-254, ARP4761).

Proficiency in software programming languages such as C, C++, C#, and Python.

Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and version control (e.g., GitHub).

Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing engineering talent through a "servant leader" approach.

Proven ability to balance high levels of team empowerment with the strict discipline required for safety-critical engineering.

Experience managing remote or distributed teams and collaborating across multi-disciplinary engineering functions.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a rigorous attention to detail.

Exceptional time management skills and the ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related project management software.

Experience with embedded systems or avionics software is highly desirable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; talk and hear at normal room levels; using hands to finger, grasp, and feel; repetitive motion; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; lift, push, carry, or pull up to 20 pounds.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employee is exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:

401(k) plan with match with immediate vesting.

Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.

Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care).

Generous paid time off including 4 weeks of vacation per year, 11 paid company holidays, including a winter company shutdown.