Software Engineering Manager - Electronic Warfare
Caci, Inc. - Federal
Rochester, NY · Posted September 18, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Software Engineering Manager - Electronic Warfare Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * CACI's Mastodon Design provides cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW) and SIGINT solutions, designing and building hardware and software to meet our customers' next requirement. We focus on offering devices that can be fielded immediately to meet mission needs that lie directly ahead. Size, weight, power, and packaging are of paramount importance in everything we design and build. Our expertise spans specialized electronic and mechanical design, embedded and application-level software, reverse engineering and protocol analysis, and RF signals exploitation and communications systems. That system offering extends beyond the core hardware itself — peripherals and accessories are an integral part of how our solutions get fielded, and our engineering team plays a direct role in shaping, evaluating, and validating that accessory ecosystem alongside our core EW/SIGINT products. The Opportunity CACI's Mastodon Design is hiring a Software Engineering Manager to oversee all aspects of software development for our products in Rochester, NY. This group spans everything from UI to Firmware, including engineering focus areas of of FPGA, DSP, AI/ML, and Test Engineering. You'll own the people side of the group — hiring, mentoring, and developing a multidisciplinary team — while partnering closely with engineering and business stakeholders to keep software development and test moving across our product lines. What You'll Do Lead and manage a multidisciplinary software engineering group spanning from UI to Firmware, including FPGA, DSP, AI/ML, and Test Engineering. Work with SW Discipline leads to hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent across the team Set technical priorities and direction for software activities, including actively partnering with key stakeholders in Mechanical, Hardware, Systems Engineering, and Product Management. Oversee software sustainment — bug fixes, security patching, and long-term support for fielded products Manage staffing and resource allocation across concurrent programs and product lines Partner with Project and Program Management to align software schedules, budgets, and deliverables with program needs Drive software design standards, code review processes, test coverage, and continuous improvement across the group Support proposal efforts with software-focused technical write-ups, staffing plans, and basis of estimates (BoEs) Serve as an escalation point for complex technical software issues Champion strong software quality, security, and test practices across the team Required Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 10 years of software/firmware engineering experience, including experience leading or managing a team Minimum of 3 years of management experience with direct reports Experience across one or more of: embedded/application software, firmware, FPGA/digital logic design, or test automation Experience hiring, mentoring, and developing engineers Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize a team's work across multiple concurrent programs Comfortable partnering with program management, systems engineering, and hardware engineering to keep software efforts on track Willingness to obtain a Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment Nice to Have Experience with EW/SIGINT software, or ruggedized and embedded systems Familiarity with FPGA toolchains and hardware/software co-design Experience with automated test frameworks and continuous integration for embedded systems What You Can Expect A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose — to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers — every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $114,600-$252,100 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.