Software Engineering Manager in Hood River

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Description: ANPC is a global supplier of precision approach guidance and area surveillance solutions aimed at improving the safety and capacity of civil and military aviation for customers on all seven continents. Our transponder-based solutions are designed to serve airfields where others cannot. We are a team of extraordinary professionals working together to perform an important mission to uniquely serve airports with terrain, obstacles and other challenges that no other business can provide.
Job Summary
The Software Engineering Manager at ANPC bridges the gap between high-level business strategy and rigorous technical execution. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team—including Software Development, Architecture, and Test—to deliver safety-critical navigation and surveillance solutions. Your primary mission is to maintain the technical integrity and regulatory compliance of our systems while fostering a high-performance, disciplined engineering culture.
Essential Job Functions
•\tDrive the day-to-day progress of concurrent development projects, reallocating resources to ensure milestones are met without compromising safety-critical integrity.
•\tPartner with the Director of Engineering and Advanced Development team to convert high-level designs into executable engineering roadmaps and ensure strict adherence to those standards.
•\tScale the engineering organization through strategic hiring and specialized onboarding, fostering a culture of professional pride and technical discipline.
•\tTranslate business and customer requirements into actionable schedules, serving as the accountable link between organizational goals and team output.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
•\tBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
•\t8+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or team lead capacity (e.g., Lead Engineer, Scrum Master, or Technical Lead) with responsibility for project delivery and team mentorship.
•\tProven track record in rigorous regulatory environments. Direct familiarity with RTCA DO-278 or DO-178C is highly ; however, candidates with deep experience in equivalent safety-critical standards (Medical, Automotive, etc.) who can demonstrate a "compliance-first" mindset will be considered.
•\tStrong background in embedded systems or C-based (C, C++, C#) to provide meaningful oversight and peer-level engagement with the Architecture and Test teams.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
•\tDemonstrated ability to manage full project lifecycles, departmental budgets (CAPEX/OPEX), and resource allocation in a high-stakes, schedule-driven environment.
•\tExpertise in modern engineering practices (CI/CD, Version Control, Agile) balanced with the strict documentation and process discipline required for aviation software.
•\tProven "servant leader" capable of mentoring multi-disciplinary teams, managing remote/distributed talent, and maintaining high morale under tight deadlines.
•\tAbility to translate complex technical blockers into clear business risks for stakeholders and project managers.
Nice to Have
•\tFamiliarity with DoD or aviation environments.
•\tExperience with embedded systems or avionics software is highly desirable.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; talk and hear at normal room levels; using hands to finger, grasp, and feel; repetitive motion; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; lift, push, carry, or pull up to 20 pounds.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Employee is exposed to the typical office environment with computers, printers and telephones.
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:
•\t401(k) plan with match with immediate vesting.
•\tComprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/ support plans, pet insurance.
•\tAccess to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care).
•\tGenerous paid time off including 4 weeks of vacation per year, 11 paid company holidays, which includes a winter company shutdown from Christmas to New Year’s.