Software Engineering Manager; hybrid remote

Position: Software Engineering Manager (hybrid remote + relocation) Location: Navarre Software Engineering Manager (hybrid remote + relocation) Join Signature Research, Inc as a Software Engineering Manager to lead our Modeling & Simulation team supporting advanced, classified Department of Defense programs. This is a rare opportunity to guide a talented team of software developers and physicists working at the intersection of AI, simulation, and synthetic imagery—while helping shape the strategic vision of our engineering services in partnership with our company president. Location & Travel This is a hybrid remote position. Candidates have the choice of office locations: Calumet, Michigan or Navarre, Florida . Ideally, you live within a reasonable driving distance of either location, as you’ll need to be onsite for a week at a time every 45‑60 days. Signature Research, Inc. Provided Pay Range This range is provided by Signature Research, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base Pay Range $/yr – $/yr What We Offer • $150,000 – $180,000 annual starting wage based on your knowledge and experience. • Comprehensive health and benefit package in which the company pays all base plan health insurance premiums; buy‑up options available. • Five weeks of paid vacation plus sick time and holidays. • Full‑time, Monday – Friday position. • Hybrid remote schedule . On‑site presence in Calumet, Michigan or Navarre, Florida required approximately one week every 45–60 days to collaborate with your team and drive progress forward. • Relocation assistance available if you prefer to be onsite with your team full‑time. What You Will Do • Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of roughly a dozen software engineers and scientists delivering complex, meaningful M&S solutions. • Collaborate closely with senior leadership to define and execute a long‑term vision for the company’s engineering services. • Translate high‑level program goals into achievable development tasks that meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations. • Communicate directly with senior leaders and customers on both classified and unclassified programs. • Contribute technically—writing, reviewing, and developing software in C++, Julia, and Python. • Oversee the creation of physically accurate computational models and apply ML/AI object detection techniques to advance multispectral synthetic imagery and computer vision development. What We Are Looking For • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred; PhD is a plus (especially with experience in synthetic imagery or AI/ML for defense systems). • Required: leadership experience with engineers, strong programming background in C++ or Python. Preferred: Julia, synthetic imagery, Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and executive leadership. • Strategic thinker who embraces innovation, accountability, and forward momentum. • Ability to celebrate wins, take ownership of failures, and not afraid to take risks. • A valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the United States (less than 20%) is required. • U.S. citizenship required, along with the ability to obtain (and maintain) a Top‑Secret security clearance. Don’t have clearance? No problem—we’ll help you through the process. If you’re looking for meaningful, challenging work in a supportive, flexible environment, SGR is the place to build your career. Apply today at si About Us Signature Research is a small, innovative tech company with offices in Calumet, Michigan and Navarre, Florida, specializing in multispectral data collection, analysis, modeling, and software development for the U.S. defense community. We’re a close‑knit team where ideas are valued, autonomy is respected, and your work directly shapes our success. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers and scientists on technology that truly matters—advancing national defense through cutting‑edge modeling, simulation, and AI solutions. Signature Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology, Management, and Strategy/Planning Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing and Engineering Services Benefits Medical insurance, Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job