Keysight Technologies · 6 hours ago
Software Engineering Manager
Loveland, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $253K/yr
7+ years expKeysight Technologies is a leader in technology innovation, focusing on electronic design and testing solutions. They are seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 25 software engineers in developing mission-critical aerospace and defense software systems, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.
AnalyticsCloud SecurityElectronicsManufacturingNetwork SecurityProduct DesignSoftwareTest and MeasurementWireless
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a large engineering team (~25 developers) across .NET applications, embedded Linux systems, and platform components
Provide clear direction, establish expectations, and create an environment that promotes technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration
Conduct performance reviews, manage career growth plans, support professional development, and lead organizational scaling for future needs
Optimize team structure, resource allocation, and workstream alignment to ensure balanced workload and on‑time delivery
Oversee design, implementation, test, and delivery of aerospace‑grade, secure, high‑reliability software
Ensure engineering discipline through coding standards, peer review processes, documentation rigor, and traceability across the development lifecycle
Collaborate with Program Management and Product teams to define priorities, estimate effort, and ensure alignment with technical and mission objectives
Guide decisions on architecture, platform evolution, refactoring, and long‑term maintainability
Own compliance with secure software development practices, including threat modeling, static and dynamic security testing, secure coding standards, and vulnerability management
Drive engineering readiness and implementation of requirements under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), including: Mandatory documentation and technical files, Vulnerability handling processes, Software bill of materials (SBOM) management, Lifecycle security monitoring and update obligations
Ensure adherence to internal and external aerospace/defense software standards (e.g., secure coding guidelines, risk and hazard analysis frameworks, configuration control)
Partner with Cybersecurity, Quality, and Compliance teams to support audits, assessments, and accreditation processes
Provide architectural oversight for both .NET application ecosystems and embedded Linux firmware platforms
Drive integration strategies across hardware, firmware, and application layers
Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen development velocity, product security, and system reliability
Support implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure DevOps (“DevSecOps”) practices
Work closely with Systems Engineering, Program Management, and other functional partners to ensure cohesive program execution
Represent software engineering in executive reviews, customer discussions (when appropriate), and regulatory compliance activities
Communicate project status, technical risks, and mitigation plans to leadership with clarity and consistency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of software engineering management experience, including leadership of large teams (15+ engineers)
Proven experience delivering software for aerospace, defense, or other safety‑critical, secure, or highly regulated domains
Strong technical background in: .NET / C# application development, Embedded Linux firmware, drivers, board bring‑up, or real‑time systems
Demonstrated knowledge of secure software development practices and lifecycle management
Experience with formal engineering processes, documentation, and traceability requirements typical of aerospace and defense programs
Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Familiarity with defense contracting environments, accreditation processes, or classified program execution
Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and air-gapped environment, or similar secure DOD guidelines
Working knowledge of compliance frameworks tied to the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, static analysis tools, SBOM tooling, and vulnerability scanning
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, Disability insurance
Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
401(k) Plan
Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
Paid Family Leave
Discounts, Perks
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Company
Keysight Technologies
Keysight Technologies is an electronic measurement company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35BKey Investors
"Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)"
2025-04-10Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-10-02Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-09-15Grant
Leadership Team
Satish Dhanasekaran
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Brad Doerr
Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
2026-01-23
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