Software Engineering Manager - Products

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments - Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It's SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Position Overview

SCI Technology is seeking aSoftwareEngineeringManagerto lead allsoftwaredevelopment activities across our Products Group, including ruggedized intercommunication systems, avionics LRUs, and mission-critical embedded electronics.

This role will modernize and accelerate how SCI developssoftware-introducing agile, data-driven, and AI-assisted workflows to deliver faster, more reliable results while maintaining strict compliance with DO-178C and AS9100 standards.

TheSoftwareEngineeringManagerwill build and lead a high-performing organization that leverages the latest tools in automation, continuous integration, and AI-basedengineeringassistance to improve quality, traceability, and team efficiency.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead allsoftwareengineeringteams supporting SCI's product lines, providing strategic direction and daily operational oversight.

Establish a modernsoftwaredevelopment framework emphasizing agility,accountability, and speed to delivery.

Implement AI-assisted tools to improve coding efficiency, requirements documentation,and verification accuracy.

Integrate CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps principles tostreamlinesoftwarerelease processes.

Introduce metrics dashboards and accountability frameworks to track velocity, codequality, defect rates, and milestone adherence.

Drive cultural transformation by embedding continuous learning, technical excellence,and ownership at all levels.

Ensure allsoftwaremeets DO-178C and cybersecurity requirements, maintainingrigorous configuration and change control.

Collaborate closely with Systems, Hardware, and TestEngineeringto enable rapidintegration and test cycles.

Develop a scalable organization structure, balancing FTEs, contractors, and futureautomation capabilities.

Partner with PMO to deliver accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and transparentmilestone tracking.

Serve as the technical authority forsoftwaredesign standards, tool selection, and reusestrategies across all SCI product lines.

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in ComputerEngineering, Computer Science, ElectricalEngineering,or related field.

10+ years ofsoftwaredevelopment experience, with 5+ years of team or technicalmanagement.

Proven experience leadingsoftwareorganizations developing embedded or safety-critical systems.

Proficiency in modern toolchains (GitLab, Jenkins, Jira, SonarQube, Docker, etc.) andAI-assisted development workflows.

Strong command of agile methodologies, requirements traceability, and quality metrics.

Experience driving measurable improvements insoftwaredelivery speed and quality.

Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of motivating teams and holdingthem accountable.

Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree inEngineering, Computer Science, or Technical Management.

Experience implementing AI-driven testing, documentation, or defect prediction withinregulated environments.

Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-330 tool qualification, and automated verificationframeworks.

Prior leadership in a multi-product defense electronics company.

PMP or Scrum Master certification.

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Success Criteria

SCI'ssoftwareteams adopt AI-enhanced, agile development processes thatmeasurably increase velocity and reliability.

Engineeringefficiency improves year-over-year through automation, reuse, andintelligent assistance.

Productsoftwarereleases are delivered on time, within cost, and with strong traceabilitycompliance.

Enhanced team culture emphasizing innovation, accountability, and continuousimprovement.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen.