TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer
About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.
Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com
At TTM Technologies – Aerospace & Defense Sector, we’re an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge radar, surveillance, and communication systems. Our technologies are trusted worldwide to give our customers a tactical edge in the most challenging and unpredictable environments.
TTM Technologies' Aerospace & Defense Sector is seeking an experienced Real-Time Software Engineering Manager to lead software development across Radar and Communication Systems programs. In this role, you will oversee a team of talented engineers developing real-time embedded C++ software, while collaborating closely with Mission Systems Hardware, Systems Integration, Quality, and Program Management. This is a high-impact leadership position that blends people management, technical vision, and project execution with direct influence on some of the most advanced defense and commercial systems in the field.
Location: Farmingdale, New York
Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com
Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to issue a Secret Clearance, which includes US Citizenship.
The Real Time Software Manager is responsible for the following areas:
Lead a team of approximately 10 engineers through the full lifecycle of design, development, integration, test, verification, and certification of Radar and Communication systems
Provide mentorship, coaching, talent development, and performance feedback to cultivate a high-performing software engineering team
Define, track, and report on team performance metrics; implement process improvements to drive productivity and quality
Develop, execute, and monitor software project plans that meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Partner with Program Managers, customers, and stakeholders to define project requirements, plans, and deliverables
Manage cost accounts using Earned Value Management (EVM) practices
Identify, track, and mitigate project risks; proactively pursue opportunities to improve outcomes
Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions aligned with business and program goals
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence
Manage resource allocation and lead hiring efforts to build a well-balanced, effective team
Ensure clear, effective communication within the team and across disciplines
Enforce compliance with applicable processes, standards, and engineering best practices
Lead software proposal and estimate activities
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a full software development lifecycle environment
3+ years in a formal leadership role (technical lead, team lead, or engineering manager)
Hands-on experience with modern C++ and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Experience managing programs with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Demonstrated experience developing or leading development of real-time embedded software for defense systems such as Radar or Communication platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams and non-technical stakeholders alike
Preferred:
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices (GitLab, Jenkins, Git Bash, Jira, Artifactory)
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