Software Engineering Manager (Manchester)
Company: Gentex Corporation
Location: Manchester
Posted on: March 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: GENTEX AT A GLANCE: At Gentex Corporation, we’ve
created an environment where great ideas and great people can
thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a
global leader in personal protection and situational awareness
solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial
personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our
multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around
the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your
skills, and advance your career all while making a positive
difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex
can build a career that’s uniquely yours. EDUCATION AND/OR
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s): · B.S. in Computer Science, Software
Engineering or related field required. · M.S. preferred. · Training
in supervision and leadership preferred. EXPERIENCE: · 8 years of
experience in software engineering with emphasis on new product
development. · 2–5 years of experience in engineering leadership or
technical supervision preferred. · Experience building or scaling a
software engineering team preferred. · Experience managing
subcontractors and remote teams preferred. · Experience supporting
military or other regulated programs preferred. · Experience with
embedded or real-time systems a plus. · Security clearance desired
or ability to obtain. ABOUT THE JOB! We are seeking an experienced
Software Engineering Manager to build, lead, and grow a
high-performing in-house software engineering organization. This
position is software-first in focus and combines people leadership
with hands-on technical guidance in the development of embedded
firmware, mobile applications, and PC-based software for
next-generation electro-mechanical and electro-acoustic systems.
The Software Engineering Manager will initially lead a small team
of firmware and application engineers and will be responsible for
scaling the organization as software becomes a core product
differentiator. This role is central to transitioning development
from external subcontractors to internal teams while establishing
engineering standards, processes, and long-term software strategy.
Some team members will be remotely located in California, UK and
Pennsylvania. Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including,
but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and
excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.
RESPONSIBILITIES: · Build, lead, and scale the software engineering
organization, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and
performance management. · Set technical direction for embedded and
application software development aligned with system architecture
and program requirements. · Provide technical leadership,
architectural guidance, and design oversight; contribute hands-on
as needed to support delivery and technical risk reduction. ·
Establish and enforce software engineering standards, best
practices, design reviews, and lessons-learned activities. · Drive
transition from outsourced development to internal ownership of
critical software capabilities. · Serve as main interface for
software subcontractors and external partners; develop statements
of work and provide technical guidance. · Plan, estimate, and track
software development activities to meet cost, schedule, and
performance commitments. · Support bids and proposals, including
conceptual design, cost estimates, and technical writing. · Ensure
compliance with site quality management system requirements and
applicable regulatory requirements. · Prepare and deliver technical
reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal and
external stakeholders. · Support transition to production,
including test strategies, process controls, and lifecycle support.
· Collaborate with cross-functional groups to achieve enterprise
and departmental goals. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Leadership
& Management · Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop software
engineering teams. · Ability to plan, estimate, and allocate
resources across multiple programs. · Experience in workforce
talent evaluation, hiring, and performance management. · Ability to
set team goals, drive execution, and maintain accountability. ·
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Software Engineering · Strong understanding of embedded software
and firmware development practices. · Experience with C/C++ with
emphasis on real-time embedded development. · Experience developing
software on current generation SOC's with embedded audio DSPs and
microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, MSP430). · Experience with
object-oriented principles. · Experience with software
configuration management and version control tools (e.g., Git). ·
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC),
configuration management, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Visure,
Cora, Jira, DOORS). · Ability to review software/firmware
requirements for compatibility with hardware design constraints. ·
Experience programming with limited memory and processing resources
and optimizing performance. · Experience with embedded systems
development on custom hardware. Preferred / Plus Experience ·
Experience with encryption algorithms. · Experience with embedded
wireless development. · Experience with low power devices and
software techniques to increase battery run time. · Knowledge of
Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or related tools is a plus. · Experience
designing, deploying, or maintaining customer-facing infrastructure
for software distribution and software/firmware updates (e.g.,
secure delivery mechanisms, device update pipelines, lifecycle
support systems) a plus. · Experience creating and managing mobile
and PC-based companion applications that interface with embedded
products a plus. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration · Strong
cross-discipline communication skills to align hardware and
software requirements, testing, and validation. · Experience
reading schematics and hardware datasheets. · Ability to
collaborate effectively with Electrical Engineering, Test
Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management. ·
Competence in technical documentation and presentations using MS
Office tools. TO APPLY: Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/
LOCATION: Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New
Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports,
entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire.
There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including
major concerts, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the
historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums.
Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also
conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from
the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s
scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other
well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and
Massachusetts. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class.
Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment
drug/alcohol/background screening is required. Requirements:
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