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Sr. Software Engineering Manager

SONATECH LLC

Santa Barbara, CAJob$175–235K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$175–235K/yr
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Sonatech, LLC seeks a Sr. Software Engineering Manager to manage and inspire its Software Engineering team, with responsibility for staff management and technical oversight. The role works with program and project teams to translate requirements into engineering tasks, develop technical strategies, and deliver products that meet customer expectations. The manager also represents the software team to customers and contributes technical input to proposals and business development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software DevelopmentEngineering ManagementAgile Project ManagementWaterfall Project ManagementCI/CDCMMC CybersecuritySoftware Quality AssuranceRisk EvaluationOrganizational SkillsLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationSoC and CPU-FPGA Co-DesignSystem-on-Chip ArchitecturesLow-Power Embedded DesignDoD Project DevelopmentUndersea AcousticsSonarSignal Processing

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Software Engineering or Equivalent10+ Years Software Development5+ Years Engineering ManagementU.S. CitizenshipAbility to Obtain Secret ClearanceActive or Previous Security Clearance

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Sr. Software Engineering Manager Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to Sonatech products being deployed on virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation. Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, five minutes from the beach, we pride ourselves as having a culture of innovation as well as first-class customer service. Sonatech has a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions. Job summary The Sr. Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing and inspiring our Software Engineering team to develop systems and products that exceed our customers' expectations. This role focuses on staff management and technical oversight of Sonatech's Software Engineering team. A collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills will be critical to success in this role. Responsibilities - Manage, mentor, and support the Software Engineering team - Work with Program Managers and Project Engineers to translate program requirements into engineering tasks - Project scheduling and manpower estimating - Work with subject matter experts to develop detailed plans for new products - Develop technical strategies to achieve Engineering goals - Manpower planning for Software Engineering team across multiple projects - Manage tools and infrastructure required for Software Engineers - Communicate Engineering team goals with staff members - Determine training needs for the Software Engineering team - Implement and monitor performance metrics and give annual reviews - Review your team's work for technical accuracy and quality - Sonatech software representative to customers - Provide regular status updates on Engineering work to Project Managers (in the form of meetings, briefings, and/or technical reports) - Provide technical input for proposals and business development activities - Hire and train new Software Engineering staff Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or equivalent - 10+ years of experience developing software - 5+ years of engineering management - Experience with both Agile and Waterfall project management - Experience with CI/CD methodology - Experience developing in a CMMC Cyber Security environment - Understanding of Software Quality Assurance processes - Analytical skills for evaluating risks associated with product design, development, schedule, manufacturing, deployment, maintenance, etc. - Strong organizational skills for tracking requirements, technical progress, staffing, and schedules - Effective leadership skills - Strong interpersonal and communication skills for overseeing staff, communicate instructions and expectations, and coordinating with other management personnel - Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance; active or previous Security Clearance is desired Preferred Qualifications - SoC and CPU-FPGA Co-Design - Experience with system-on-chip architectures, especially designs that involve shared memory or tight CPU-FPGA interaction. - Low Power/Low Footprint Embedded Design - Experience with very low power processor with minimal memory and program storage. - Business Environment - Experience developing for DoD Projects. - Domain Exposure - Prior experience in undersea acoustics, sonar, or similar signal-processing domains is a strong plus. Benefits Salary range: $175,000 - $235,000 annually. 3% 401(k) company contribution (no match required). Additional bonus contribution to 401(k): Discretionary employer contribution - historically averaging approximately 7% of eligible

How this job compares

Set against the 1,041 open Software Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$175–235K/yr
  • California median$207–300K/yr192 salary ranges
  • US median$143–262K/yr880 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $205K, is 19% below the California median midpoint ($254K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineering Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 223 open Software Engineering Manager jobs in California and 1,041 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Software Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (947 postings).
Education
426 of the 1,041 open Software Engineering Manager jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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