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Digital Engineering Manager
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Digital Engineering Manager opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of software developers to deliver robust software, ensuring alignment with product requirements owned by the Product Manager.
- Meet with internal users of developed software and establish consensus on development priorities given competing requests and needs.
- Coordinate efforts across Digital Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration between the CMIS and tools like SolidWorks PDM, Maximo, LMS, and ERP systems.
- Foster a culture of Agile development (e.g., 2-week sprints), mentoring developers to adopt best practices (e.g., CI/CD, testing) while addressing skill gaps in software engineering expertise.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements for software.
- Provide resources to assist engineers from various disciplines in writing software to meet their individual project needs.
- Collaborate with enterprise IT team to secure infrastructure (e.g., AWS cloud, cybersecurity protocols, etc.) and integrate with enterprise systems (e.g., procurement, scheduling), ensuring scalability and compliance.
- Oversee technical execution, including code quality, API standards, and software design best practices, to unify ad-hoc in-house tools with professionalized development and COTS solutions.
- Act as a technical liaison to the Product Manager, translating stakeholder requirements into actionable development plans and assisting resolution of conflicts between vision and execution.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, such as preparing CMIS for commercialization (e.g., SaaS model), by ensuring modular, market-ready architecture and documentation.
- Interface with the Quality Assurance organization, including management of corrective actions related to developed software.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience managing software development teams, with a proven track record of delivering complex, data intensive applications in engineering or technical domains.
- Deep expertise in Python, web backend (Django), JavaScript (Vue.js preferred), or similar web frameworks, with hands on experience in API design, cloud deployment (e.g., AWS), and GitHub-based workflows.
- Strong understanding of software development principles; experience with application to systems such as CMIS or PLM platforms preferred.
- Experience integrating COTS tools (e.g., SolidWorks, SAP) and in-house solutions, with a focus on extensible architectures (e.g., plugin systems, microservices).
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, IT, and process groups, in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills to align technical teams with business stakeholders, manage dotted line relationships, and present to senior leadership.
- Passion for mentoring developers, fostering Agile practices, and driving innovation through software, with a vision for scalability and commercialization.
- Professionalism and ability to work within the robust regulatory environment of nuclear reactor design and construction.
- Familiarity with engineering processes (e.g., MBSE, configuration management) and their intersection with software tools, ideally in nuclear, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar industries is a plus.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Experience with CMIS, PLM, or engineering data management systems, particularly in integrating diverse toolchains.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ITAR, OWASP) for engineering data.
- Experience in the nuclear industry, with a focus on software quality assurance (e.g., NQA-1 Subpart 2.7)
- Prior work in commercializing software products (e.g., SaaS, licensing models).
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Location: Bellevue, WA (Onsite, 4 days per week),
- Salary Range
- Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464
- Level 13: $194,197 - $279,158
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jessica Dunkinson
I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.
I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica