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Director, Software Engineering

East Syracuse, NY

$189K - $255K/yr

Responsible for cost estimating activities related to contract proposals, IR&D, Capital, and ... Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for ...

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Manager Software Engineering

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... contracts and tasks and ensuring developers are working efficiently to deliver planned ... This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government secret clearance, U.S.

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Manager Software Engineering

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... contracts and tasks and ensuring developers are working efficiently to deliver planned ... This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government secret clearance, U.S.

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Software Engineering Manager

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

... government customers. You will lead our integrated team of talented, high-performing engineers ... and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime ...

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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract government software engineering in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Government Software Engineering vs Contract Government Software Developer?

AspectContract Government Software EngineeringContract Government Software Developer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in computer science or related field, with certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP often preferredUsually requires a degree in software development or computer science, with similar certifications valued
Work EnvironmentEngages in system design, integration, and testing within government agencies or contractorsFocuses on coding, debugging, and implementing software solutions for government projects
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by government agencies and defense contractorsUsed by government agencies and contractors for software development roles

Contract Government Software Engineering involves designing and integrating complex systems, while Contract Government Software Developer focuses on coding and implementing software solutions. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to government IT projects, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Supervisor Software Engineering

asrcfh

Moorestown, NJ • On-site

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Job description

ASRC Federal Mission Solutions is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration, and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. We are currently seeking highly motivated Software Engineering Supervisors with technical leadership to join our Aegis Command & Decision team. This is a full-time position located in Moorestown, NJ.

Responsibilities:

  • Agile Product Owner with management oversight responsibilities on assigned capability development efforts - assigning developers to specific contracts and tasks and ensuring developers are working efficiently to deliver planned functionality on schedule and budget
  • Oversee Agile ceremonies such as backlog grooming, standups, and retrospectives 
  • Oversee development team adherence to software development processes and quality standards
  • Identify functional resource requirements (staffing, tools, lab, training, and other needs) and assists in acquisition and implementation
  • Responsible for supporting software development teams of 10-20 individuals

Responsibilities may include: 

  • Assignment and monitoring of work tasks, oversight of technical basis of estimate efforts, timecard approvals, providing performance evaluation/reviews, career planning, and training development required for direct reports
  • Conduct staffing and manpower planning to support current and anticipated projects, including interviewing and hiring personnel as required
  • Define, communicate, and coordinate staffing priorities as well as funding requirements with the appropriate project leads
  • Act as a stakeholder for programs ensuring product area is appropriately represented 
  • Provide status to Senior Functional leadership

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics, with technical management experience) or equivalent related work experience. A Masters’ degree in an engineering discipline or math is preferred
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government secret clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required
  • This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain the required security clearance or other authorization(s) within the necessary timeframe required by applicable contract(s)
  • 2-4 years of work-related experience is required, team leadership experience is preferred
  • Experience working in Agile Software Development Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • Strong communication skills are needed to interface with internal stakeholders and high-level customer representatives

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