Manager: Embedded Software Engineering

The Ripple Effect Consulting Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 3 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Ripple Effect Consulting Land Systems is seeking a full time Embedded Software Engineering Manager for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This role will be responsible for supervising and developing a team of software engineers on activities and the completion of the activities on time and budget. The software group is responsible for the design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems. The position must also have the ability to complete a technical project independently and to mentor and/or coach other engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience working with software that runs on hardware.

Job Responsibilities

Manage/Supervise and direct the work of a software engineering team responsible for driving technology through means of design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.

Develop and performance manage software group Manage budget, cost and schedule input and design assignments for the software department Continuously improve engineering practices for the software platform to support efficiency, reliability, and

serviceability goals

Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.

Apply technical expertise to lead software engineering team through solving complex embedded design problems

Develop a strong technical platform vision that encourages team members to build configuration driven platform tools to allow the principles of the team to scale throughout the organization

Drive the program design to cost and design

Document component and subsystem specifications requirements

Participate in preparation of proposals

Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements

Work closely with staff to conceptualize systems and software technical designs

Support and participate in technical engineering support activities, such as design reviews

Perform the design, development, modification, analysis, and/or documentation of various software systems

Job Responsibilities Part II

Participate in resolution of technical issues within the company and outside suppliers

Attend and participate in appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings

Mentor and/or coach either within or outside of direct staff

Supervise a group independently, provide assistance to staff; communicate work priorities; verify accuracy of

work and engineering employee development

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and customer as required

Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated people and technical leadership capabilities

Experience working on software that runs on hardware

Proven Computer Science fundamentals in embedded development, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis

Experience in one of the following: C, C++, C# and/or Java

Experience taking a leading role in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

Experience influencing software engineering best practices within the team

Excellent analytical and communication skills, written and verbal

Strong mentor of peers and subordinates

Experience with Linux/Unix is preferred

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is required

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such

clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. Taking care of our people is a top priority at Ripple Effect Consulting.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Ripple Effect Consulting and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.