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Software Engineering Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Luis Obispo, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 25000 - 25000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
Summary
The Manager Software Engineering coordinates with other departments to meet the milestones during product development cycles. As a member of the Engineering management team the Software Engineering Manager participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy budget team development and evaluation.
Position Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:
Company Overview
Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering product development and manufacturing dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design rapid product development precision manufacturing comprehensive testing and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence on-time delivery and continuous growth we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services.
At ESAero we dont just build products we engineer solutions that propel
the aerospace industry forward.
**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo CA**
ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participation required for employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass background check.
Pay Range: $118000-$175000 Salary Exempt
The Manager Software Engineering coordinates with other departments to meet the milestones during product development cycles. As a member of the Engineering management team the Software Engineering Manager participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy budget team development and evaluation.
Position Responsibilities
- Manages a group of software engineers including budget planning staffing training performance evaluation and career development. Attracts and retains high caliber staff and provides mentorship
- Collaborates with management production and marketing to define product design requirements
- Plans coordinates and directs engineering development projects. Reviews and approve product design decisions
- Designs modifies develops writes and implements software applications as an individual contributor
- Verify and document product designs according to quality and regulatory guidelines
- Works in an Agile environment to coordinate software development projects including scope scheduling and resourcing
- Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis test witnessing and certification of software. Tests analyzes and debugs embedded software and digital electronics
- Actively manage a high-performing engineering team providing mentoring performance evaluations and structured technical career pathing.
- Frequently interacts with subordinates customers and/or functional peer group managers normally involving matters between functional areas
- Establishes and assures adherence to budgets schedules and work plans. Interacts with senior management
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role and successfully managing a technical design team
- 10 years experience on multiple engineering projects including research and development efforts with a focus on embedded software aspects of the project life cycle
- Experienced in and knowledgeable of real-time operating systems (RTOS) I/O drivers and micro-controllers
- Demonstrated expert programming ability with C language
- Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- Advanced degree is desired
- Demonstrates competency in communicating technically and effectively with electrical mechanical and software groups and staff
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
- Exercises independent judgment in methods techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
- Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation explore multiple potential paths and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
- Inspires motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals while also delivering value back to employees
- Brings organizational values to life using personality uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
- Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
- Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting professional relationships
- Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity
- Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
- Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:
- Health & Wellness:Choose from three health dental and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.
- Paid Time Off:Enjoy 120 hours of PTO 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve Christmas Day and New Years Day off.
- Life Insurance:$25000 employer-paid life insurance policy with the option to purchase additional coverage for employeSummary:
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Company Overview
Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering product development and manufacturing dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design rapid product development precision manufacturing comprehensive testing and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence on-time delivery and continuous growth we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services.
At ESAero we dont just build products we engineer solutions that propel
the aerospace industry forward.
**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo CA**
ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participation required for employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass background check.
Pay Range: $118000-$175000 Salary Exempt
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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