Software Engineering Manager - uAS

Tracking Code

9803-987

Posted Date

9/28/2026

Job Location

Huntsville, Alabama

Location of Position

Huntsville, Alabama

Work Arrangement

On Site: 100%

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Clearance Required?

Yes

Level of Clearance Required

Secret

COLSA Corporation is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead our UAS Software team. This role will provide technical direction, manage team workloads and projects, oversee ongoing software sustainment, and coordinate software issue resolution and new release development to support our current DoD UAS program.

General Summary

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)
• Responsible for the direct supervision and management of the Software Engineering activities
• Provides direct supervision, technical leadership, and management of Software Engineering personnel supporting UAS programs.
• Organizes and prioritizes project and task workloads, assigns resources, and monitors progress to meet program schedules and technical objectives.
• Directs software engineering activities across development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, sustainment, and release efforts.
• Provides technical direction and guidance to engineers working on complex software applications and UAS-related systems.
• Oversees ongoing software sustainment activities, including integration of new capabilities.
• Coordinates the investigation and resolution of software issues.
• Plans and coordinates software releases, ensuring development activities are aligned with program requirements.
• Reviews and assesses the results of technical projects and software engineering activities within the area of responsibility.
• Maintains working knowledge of standard desktop applications, including word processing programs

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture\_benefits

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or another related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years applicable software engineering experience, including supervision or management experience
• Strong working knowledge of Java and C++.
• Hands-on experience with database scripting, SQL databases, and XML.
• Demonstrated experience with network programming using RPC, ZMQ, RTSP, or similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of data broker and messaging technologies, such as MQTT.
• Understanding of IoT technologies and related architectures.
• Experience with UAS technologies, including MAVLink, radio control systems, GPS, and payload integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sUAS software
• Previous experience as a Senior software developer or Product Owner

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.