Sr. Software Engineering Manager

About this role

Sr. Software Engineering Manager

Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to Sonatech products being deployed on virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation.

Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, five minutes from the beach, we pride ourselves as having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech has a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.

Job summary

The Sr. Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing and inspiring our Software Engineering team to develop systems and products that exceed our customers' expectations. This role focuses on staff management and technical oversight of Sonatech's Software Engineering team. A collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills will be critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and support the Software Engineering team

Work with Program Managers and Project Engineers to translate program requirements into engineering tasks

Project scheduling and manpower estimating

Work with subject matter experts to develop detailed plans for new products

Develop technical strategies to achieve Engineering goals

Manpower planning for Software Engineering team across multiple projects

Manage tools and infrastructure required for Software Engineers

Communicate Engineering team goals with staff members

Determine training needs for the Software Engineering team

Implement and monitor performance metrics and give annual reviews

Review your team's work for technical accuracy and quality

Sonatech software representative to customers

Provide regular status updates on Engineering work to Project Managers (in the form of meetings, briefings, and/or technical reports)

Provide technical input for proposals and business development activities

Hire and train new Software Engineering staff

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or equivalent

10+ years of experience developing software

5+ years of engineering management

Experience with both Agile and Waterfall project management

Experience with CI/CD methodology

Experience developing in a CMMC Cyber Security environment

Understanding of Software Quality Assurance processes

Analytical skills for evaluating risks associated with product design, development, schedule, manufacturing, deployment, maintenance, etc.

Strong organizational skills for tracking requirements, technical progress, staffing, and schedules

Effective leadership skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for overseeing staff, communicate instructions and expectations, and coordinating with other management personnel

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance; active or previous Security Clearance is desired

Preferred Qualifications

SoC & CPU‑FPGA Co‑Design - Experience with system‑on‑chip architectures, especially designs that involve shared memory or tight CPU‑FPGA interaction.

Low Power/Low Footprint Embedded Design – Experience with very low power processor with minimal memory and program storage.

Business Environment – Experience developing for DoD Projects.

Domain Exposure - Prior experience in undersea acoustics, sonar, or similar signal-processing domains is a strong plus.

Benefits

Salary range: $175,000 – $235,000 annually.

3% 401(k) company contribution (no match required).

Additional bonus contribution to 401(k): Discretionary employer contribution – historically averaging approximately 7% of eligible compensation, with actual contributions varying annually.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Life insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.

Professional development and training opportunities.

Supportive, inclusive work environment with active investment in employee growth.

Sonatech is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.