We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Software Development Manager with extensive experience in the defense sector to drive product vision, strategy, and execution across firmware, UI/UX, and full stack development workstreams. This role is instrumental in aligning our technical capabilities with the mission-critical needs of our government, Department of Defense (DoD), and federal security customers. As a Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for shaping our product lifecycle, from concept through delivery, ensuring solutions are market-ready and meet the highest standards of reliability, security, and performance required in the defense sector.
On any given day, your key areas of responsibility will be:

• Product Strategy & Vision
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Product Delivery & Quality Assurance
• Market Analysis & Go-to-Market Planning

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THIS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years' product management experience, ideally with a background in defense, DoD, federal security, or related government sector.
• Proven experience managing complex software products, with a focus on firmware, UI/UX, and full stack development.
• Demonstrated success in launching software products that meet federal security and compliance standards, including NIST, FIPS, and other relevant frameworks.
• Experience working on projects or in workstreams that include machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision components and/or related software applications.
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of agile product development, software engineering processes, and systems integration within a high-stakes environment.
• Familiarity with modern development stacks and tools, including but not limited to cloud platforms, security protocols, and UI/UX design standards.
• Experience with firmware and hardware-software integration, specifically within defense or high-security contexts.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for defense software products.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with a focus on prioritizing resources and driving cross-functional teams to deliver on mission-critical objectives.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, with a strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and experience working within DoD-compliant software ecosystems.
• Prior experience supporting defense contract bidding, including proposal development, product demonstrations, and technical presentations.
• Active security clearance.

Salary Range: $187k - $227k
The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)