Software Engineering Manager

Actalent • Poughkeepsie, NY • 5h ago

Description

The Engineering Manager leads the development and design sustainability of equipment, software development and integration. This role is both hands-on and managerial, responsible for delivering reliable, manufacturable, and supportable products. The ideal candidate has strong multipipeline practical understanding of software, electrical and/or mechanical systems used in manufactured equipment.

Software & Systems Engineering

Own the architecture, development, and maintenance of software, firmware, and/or application software used in equipment.

Define software requirements, interfaces, and system behavior in collaboration with hardware teams.

Lead development of control systems, automation logic, data acquisition, diagnostics, and user interfaces.

Improve and establish software development best practices appropriate for a small team (version control, code reviews, testing, releases).

Oversee integration of software with sensors, actuators, motors, PLCs, HMIs, and communication interfaces.

Drive debugging and root-cause analysis across software, electrical, and mechanical boundaries.

Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Lead or review electrical system design (power, controls, wiring, I/O, safety circuits)

Lead or review Mechanical system design (power, controls, wiring, I/O, safety circuits)

Ensure hardware designs support robust software integration and system-level performance.

Collaborate closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and serviceable.

Support component selection, supplier interaction, and cost optimization.

Team Leadership & People Management

Lead, mentor, and develop a small cross-disciplinary engineering team (software, electrical, mechanical).

Balance hands-on technical work with task prioritization and team coordination.

Conduct performance reviews and support hiring as the company grows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Strong professional experience in software development, preferably for industrial equipment, embedded systems, or automation.

7+ years of engineering experience in equipment, machinery, robotics, or industrial systems.

Demonstrated experience integrating software with electrical and/or mechanical systems.

Prior experience leading projects or small engineering teams.

Hands-On experience with embedded systems, real-time systems, PLCs, or industrial control software.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Poughkeepsie, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental and Vision employee offerings, paid time off including holidays, vacation time and sick time. Bonus opportunity, TBD.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poughkeepsie,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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