Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Defense Unicorns as an Engineering Manager for Mission Success and play a critical role in delivering airgap-native software with UDS into controlled Mission Environments. Oversee the support of innovative solutions, guide a team of DevOps and Platform Engineers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company roadmap and customer requirements. This role demands technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of modern software delivery. You will be responsible for the team's deliverables, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Travel is expected at 10-25%.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Hold an active Secret (or higher) security clearance
• Lead, inspire, and manage a team of DevOps and Platform Engineers dedicated to supporting mission capabilities with UDS
• Own the team's deliverables, ensuring the timely delivery of scalable, highly-available products that exceed customer expectations
• Collaborate with Mission Heroes and Mission Managers to prioritize and manage Delivery roadmaps in alignment with Mission needs and timelines
• Instill a spirit of continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and processes, driving innovation and efficiency
• Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of team members, helping them advance their careers and achieve their goals
• Stay abreast of new trends, developments, and technologies to continually improve product lines and production efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience, preferably in building, maintaining, and managing platforms and infrastructure
• 2+ years of experience managing operationally oriented engineering teams, with experience in a remote, distributed environment
• Strong technical background in DevSecOps, with experience in architecting and delivering scalable solutions using cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, while deploying cloud-native software to Kubernetes
• Proficiency in DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with a track record of inspiring and empowering teams
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to communicate priorities effectively

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Budget
• Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)