Software Engineering Manager
Seacorp
Norfolk, VA · Posted May 8, 2026
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About the job
Job Summary : SEACORP is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead technical teams in the research, design, development, and testing of tactical navigation systems for surface and submarine platforms. This role combines senior software engineering expertise with the responsibilities of a Task Manager, including managing personnel and the planning, scheduling, and performance of contracted tasks. The manager oversees the formulation of software requirements and operational specifications while ensuring that software interfaces effectively with navigation sensors and databases. In addition to technical leadership, the manager is responsible for providing mentorship, fostering team cooperation, and projecting a professional image of SEACORP to both external audiences and employees. Job Responsibilities Include: Lead tactical system development, overseeing the research, design, and testing of software for navigation systems on surface and submarine platforms. Direct requirements and planning, formulating operational specifications and analyzing complex system requirements. Oversee sensor integration, ensuring software correctly interfaces with various navigation sensors using advanced engineering principles. Manage data analysis and visualization, providing detailed analysis of navigation data and developing effective software solutions for data display. Direct database design, managing databases for geophysical and navigation data intended for comprehensive post-mission analysis. Evaluate hardware-software interfaces, consulting with engineering staff to resolve technical issues and optimize interface performance. Direct software programming and documentation, overseeing the development of technical documentation and preparing reports on project status. Manage, motivate, and instruct employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, training/development, performance management, promotion, discipline, and termination. Provide mentorship for and assessment of personnel, including using business and management principles to make improvements or take corrective action where necessary. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, department personnel, and other company staff for the completion of both contractual and SEACORP administrative purposes. Manage assigned task schedules and budgets in accordance with applicable contract/delivery orders, the SEACORP Quality Management System (QMS), and the customer's requirements and needs.