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AV · 6 hours ago

Software Scrum Lead & Engineering Manager

20521 Seneca Meadows Pkwy, Germantown, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$124K/yr - $176K/yr

7+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, committed to innovation and excellence. They are seeking a Software Scrum Master & Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing development team through the full software lifecycle, balancing technical resource management with Agile advocacy to deliver scalable solutions.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile-based project activities: Ensure that all Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) are effectively carried out. Protect the team from external distractions and eliminate impediments to progress

Technical Stewardship: Interpret and communicate the technical director's plans to the team, ensuring alignment and understanding. Define system architecture, coding standards, and engineering best practices. Oversee code quality, technical debt, and the integration of modern tools like AI-augmented development workflows

Stakeholder & Resource Management: Collaborate with Product Owners to refine backlogs and align technical requirements with product roadmaps. Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines while providing data-driven status reports to executive leadership

Monitor & Improve: Manage and verify all requirements, test plans, demo preparations, bug lists, and IRAD (Independent Research and Development) work. Sign off on completed work after thorough validation, ensuring all tasks meet the specified standards. Keep a detailed account of project status updates and facilitate the smooth progress of all project activities. Foster a "fail fast, learn fast" culture, using agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time) to drive team efficiency and innovation

Strategic Planning & Business Development: Assist in aligning product development cycles and performance benchmarks with the broader company strategy. Work with business development teams to draft winning proposals and maintain strong customer relations

Qualification

Agile methodologiesScrum Master certificationProject management toolsDomain knowledge in ATMCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork skillsAttention to detailAdaptability