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Management (Manager/Director of Staff)
$150,000 and above
Occasional travel
IT - Software
Niceville, FL (On-Site/Office)
Top Skills' Details
Multi-language development – Primarily C++, C#, Python, Java
Technical leadership – managing and mentoring software teams
Real-time systems expertise – Linux, RTOS, VxWorks
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
weapon system
thin client
python
C++
Job Description
Location: Niceville, FL Company: Applied Systems Engineering Inc. (ASEI) Employment Type: Full-Time,
🚀 About ASEI
Applied Systems Engineering Inc. (ASEI) is a leader in advanced defense technologies, specializing in:
Guidance, navigation, and control systems for aircraft and munitions
Resilient systems engineering for real-world defense applications
Flight software, simulations, and custom tools for system-level testing
Weapon system integration, testing, and control system design
ASEI is proud to maintain a strong reputation for innovation, agility, and a people-first culture—with zero layoffs in company history.
📌 Position Overview
ASEI is seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of 6–8 engineers in Niceville, FL. This hybrid role blends technical leadership with individual contribution, supporting multiple programs across ASEI’s product lines, including weapons, munitions, and navigation systems.
This position is open due to a relocation and is ready to be filled ASAP.
🔧 Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working on real-time systems
Contribute directly to development efforts in C++, C#, Python, and Java
Oversee multiple programs simultaneously—no siloed projects
Drive rapid prototyping and fast-paced development cycles
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure product integration
Utilize Microsoft Azure DevOps for CI/CD and project tracking
Delegate effectively while staying hands-on with technical challenges
Support growth initiatives, especially in the expanding munitions sector
Ensure all work adds value—no filler, no bureaucracy
🧠 Requirements
U.S. Citizenship (USC) and eligibility for a security clearance
15–18 years of experience in software engineering, with leadership roles
Strong background in real-time systems, Linux, RTOS, and VxWorks
Experience in defense-related software: weapons, munitions, navigation
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean environment
Must be able to work full-time onsite (core hours: M–F, 8am–3pm)
Prefer candidates with 5–10+ years left in their career—not near retirement
Open to contract-to-hire (CTH) or direct hire depending on candidate preference
Additional Skills & Qualifications
🎯 Preferred Background
Candidates from smaller, agile companies with experience in rapid prototyping are highly attractive.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
At ASEI, you'll thrive in a family-style culture with minimal red tape, contribute to fast-moving, high-impact work, and help shape the future of defense technology—while enjoying the stability of a company that has never had a layoff and is rapidly expanding its munitions product lines.
Work Environment
The work environment is located at ASEI in Niceville, FL.
Environment is very casual, shorts, jeans.
Business Drivers/Customer Impact
This individual will be supporting the Dept of Defense's initiatives for Guidance, Navigation, and Control of aircraft and munitions.
Multi-language development – Primarily C++, C#, Python, Java
Technical leadership – managing and mentoring software teams
Real-time systems expertise – Linux, RTOS, VxWorks
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
weapon system
thin client
python
C++
Job Description
Location: Niceville, FL Company: Applied Systems Engineering Inc. (ASEI) Employment Type: Full-Time,
🚀 About ASEI
Applied Systems Engineering Inc. (ASEI) is a leader in advanced defense technologies, specializing in:
Guidance, navigation, and control systems for aircraft and munitions
Resilient systems engineering for real-world defense applications
Flight software, simulations, and custom tools for system-level testing
Weapon system integration, testing, and control system design
ASEI is proud to maintain a strong reputation for innovation, agility, and a people-first culture—with zero layoffs in company history.
📌 Position Overview
ASEI is seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of 6–8 engineers in Niceville, FL. This hybrid role blends technical leadership with individual contribution, supporting multiple programs across ASEI’s product lines, including weapons, munitions, and navigation systems.
This position is open due to a relocation and is ready to be filled ASAP.
🔧 Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working on real-time systems
Contribute directly to development efforts in C++, C#, Python, and Java
Oversee multiple programs simultaneously—no siloed projects
Drive rapid prototyping and fast-paced development cycles
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure product integration
Utilize Microsoft Azure DevOps for CI/CD and project tracking
Delegate effectively while staying hands-on with technical challenges
Support growth initiatives, especially in the expanding munitions sector
Ensure all work adds value—no filler, no bureaucracy
🧠 Requirements
U.S. Citizenship (USC) and eligibility for a security clearance
15–18 years of experience in software engineering, with leadership roles
Strong background in real-time systems, Linux, RTOS, and VxWorks
Experience in defense-related software: weapons, munitions, navigation
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean environment
Must be able to work full-time onsite (core hours: M–F, 8am–3pm)
Prefer candidates with 5–10+ years left in their career—not near retirement
Open to contract-to-hire (CTH) or direct hire depending on candidate preference
Additional Skills & Qualifications
🎯 Preferred Background
Candidates from smaller, agile companies with experience in rapid prototyping are highly attractive.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
At ASEI, you'll thrive in a family-style culture with minimal red tape, contribute to fast-moving, high-impact work, and help shape the future of defense technology—while enjoying the stability of a company that has never had a layoff and is rapidly expanding its munitions product lines.
Work Environment
The work environment is located at ASEI in Niceville, FL.
Environment is very casual, shorts, jeans.
Business Drivers/Customer Impact
This individual will be supporting the Dept of Defense's initiatives for Guidance, Navigation, and Control of aircraft and munitions.
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