MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager for Software Developer Staff at Swri Structural Geology & Geomechanics in San Antonio, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

staff mentoring

quality management

ci integration

technical debt

software scheduling

client relations

Manage and mentor software developers, supporting the staff to build and maintain their technical expertise and long-term careers.
Lead quality requirements development, assist in thorough software designs, conduct analysis of alternatives, and assist in identifying and managing technical debt.
Assist with Department and Divisional resource planning and management, for current and future work.
Utilize your hands on experience with software languages, software development design practices, and software management tools, such as continuous integration tools, to provide direct software management support to programs.
Help the department with resource planning for current and future work for software needs across the division.
Work with peers to establish and continuously mature software development standards and practices in line with evolving industry standards to maintain relevancies in the software development field.
Mentor and assist software staff on task break down, estimations and management.
Expand software development staff teams through active staff recruiting, interviewing, and hiring activities.
Write and conduct high quality performance reviews, assist in recruiting and interviewing software development staff to expand the software business areas.
Develop strong Customer business relationships to help build programs, understanding Customer mission needs and developing the right technological solutions to meet the needs.
Effectively lead department and division boards and committees.
Provide line level management for software developers, to include mentoring, coordinating program tasking, guiding career development, conducting performance reviews, monthly touch point, and other responsibilities in line with company personnel policies and procedures.
Support business opportunities and support proposing new work across the organization’s areas of expertise and in line with its strategic goals.
Assist with proposal development, requirements refinement, estimations, and technical approaches.
Support innovative thinking and internal research and development projects.
Support proposals from a software development standpoint, to include writing the technical volumes and providing accurate estimations.
Oversee and create accurate software schedules to support the on time delivery of software solutions.
Mentoring staff on effective use of task tracking.

Requirements

cmmi

pmp

agile

ci/cd

gitlab

software degree

Assisting with proposals, both writing and estimates for software development solutions. Skilled technical writer and reviewer of documentation, architectures, frameworks and designs. Familiar with CMMI and other software quality standards is highly desired.
PMP, Scrum Master, Agile Certified, Leadership or other Management certificates preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication with onsite and remote staff, and customers, regarding technical solutions and questions, documenting procedures and implementation processes to meet Customer mission and Division needs.
Requires a Bachelors or a Masters in Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Management, Engineering Management or directly related degree field with related experience.
Intermediate to advance user of Microsoft Tools, to include Project Online. Have used and familiar with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools such at Gitlab and Teamcity is highly desired. Strong at development materials for presentation and presenting.
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills to support technical and management responsibilities is required. Detailed oriented, pro-active, self-directed, organized, and the ability to multi-task is required. Skilled at conflict resolution and negotiation.
Excels at adjusting communication for audience.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.
10 years: Leading software engineering teams, conducting performance reviews, and career development of direct reports. Experience with the end to end software lifecycle is required. Past experience doing software design, development, proactively researching new tech is highly desired.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

government security investigation required for classified information access.

Company

Overview

With decades of experience, SWRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics provides innovative solutions for geotechnical challenges.
Their team works on large-scale projects across energy, infrastructure, and natural resources, applying cutting-edge techniques.
Their deep expertise spans from geomechanical analysis to structural geological modeling, offering both research and consultancy.
The company is known for its high-impact projects in complex geological environments, such as oilfields and mining sites.
One standout project involved evaluating the impact of subsurface pressures on energy extraction, providing vital data to optimize efficiency.
They specialize in risk analysis and ground stability assessments, ensuring safety in critical infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

Field investigations of mechanical stratigraphy and natural deformation in sedimentary strata.
2D and 3D geometric and kinematic modeling, balancing, and restoration with seismic interpretation.
Physical analog modeling of geologic structures using dynamic structured light for digital terrain analyses.
Stress analysis using 3DStress® for fault and fracture tendencies.
2D and 3D geomechanical modeling for subsurface stress prediction and hydraulic fracturing simulation.
Field and classroom training for reservoir characterization and performance insights.

Environment + Sustainability

4 MW Electricity

Supercritical CO2 Plant

Generating power using supercritical CO2 technology to reduce environmental impact.

27,000 RPM

Turbine Speed

Achieved full design speed, demonstrating advanced turbine capabilities.

2.3 T Hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen Production

Continuously producing clean hydrogen for thousands of hours.

2023 Vehicle Completion

Zero Emission Engine

Targeting zero or near-zero emissions in heavy-duty vehicles.

Developing gas-turbine combustion systems using low- and zero-carbon fuels (hydrogen, propane, renewable diesel)
Building a high-temperature tubular membrane CO₂ separator for industrial carbon capture
Developing advanced chemical recycling facility for post-consumer plastics via pyrolysis and catalysis, booked through end-2025
Developed methane burner (99.5% destruction) reducing greenhouse gas leaks under ARPA-E’s REMEDY program
Project Z: techno-economic modeling toward onsite zero-carbon electricity generation and roadmap for net-zero power

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly stated DEI strategy or gender-related statistics found for SwRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics on provided sources.

Articles

SWRI Geological Services Overview

LinkedIn - SWRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics

Role

Description

staff mentoring

quality management

ci integration

technical debt

software scheduling

client relations

Manage and mentor software developers, supporting the staff to build and maintain their technical expertise and long-term careers.
Lead quality requirements development, assist in thorough software designs, conduct analysis of alternatives, and assist in identifying and managing technical debt.
Assist with Department and Divisional resource planning and management, for current and future work.
Utilize your hands on experience with software languages, software development design practices, and software management tools, such as continuous integration tools, to provide direct software management support to programs.
Help the department with resource planning for current and future work for software needs across the division.
Work with peers to establish and continuously mature software development standards and practices in line with evolving industry standards to maintain relevancies in the software development field.
Mentor and assist software staff on task break down, estimations and management.
Expand software development staff teams through active staff recruiting, interviewing, and hiring activities.
Write and conduct high quality performance reviews, assist in recruiting and interviewing software development staff to expand the software business areas.
Develop strong Customer business relationships to help build programs, understanding Customer mission needs and developing the right technological solutions to meet the needs.
Effectively lead department and division boards and committees.
Provide line level management for software developers, to include mentoring, coordinating program tasking, guiding career development, conducting performance reviews, monthly touch point, and other responsibilities in line with company personnel policies and procedures.
Support business opportunities and support proposing new work across the organization’s areas of expertise and in line with its strategic goals.
Assist with proposal development, requirements refinement, estimations, and technical approaches.
Support innovative thinking and internal research and development projects.
Support proposals from a software development standpoint, to include writing the technical volumes and providing accurate estimations.
Oversee and create accurate software schedules to support the on time delivery of software solutions.
Mentoring staff on effective use of task tracking.

Requirements

cmmi

pmp

agile

ci/cd

gitlab

software degree

Assisting with proposals, both writing and estimates for software development solutions. Skilled technical writer and reviewer of documentation, architectures, frameworks and designs. Familiar with CMMI and other software quality standards is highly desired.
PMP, Scrum Master, Agile Certified, Leadership or other Management certificates preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication with onsite and remote staff, and customers, regarding technical solutions and questions, documenting procedures and implementation processes to meet Customer mission and Division needs.
Requires a Bachelors or a Masters in Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Management, Engineering Management or directly related degree field with related experience.
Intermediate to advance user of Microsoft Tools, to include Project Online. Have used and familiar with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools such at Gitlab and Teamcity is highly desired. Strong at development materials for presentation and presenting.
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills to support technical and management responsibilities is required. Detailed oriented, pro-active, self-directed, organized, and the ability to multi-task is required. Skilled at conflict resolution and negotiation.
Excels at adjusting communication for audience.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.
10 years: Leading software engineering teams, conducting performance reviews, and career development of direct reports. Experience with the end to end software lifecycle is required. Past experience doing software design, development, proactively researching new tech is highly desired.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

government security investigation required for classified information access.

Company

Overview

With decades of experience, SWRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics provides innovative solutions for geotechnical challenges.
Their team works on large-scale projects across energy, infrastructure, and natural resources, applying cutting-edge techniques.
Their deep expertise spans from geomechanical analysis to structural geological modeling, offering both research and consultancy.
The company is known for its high-impact projects in complex geological environments, such as oilfields and mining sites.
One standout project involved evaluating the impact of subsurface pressures on energy extraction, providing vital data to optimize efficiency.
They specialize in risk analysis and ground stability assessments, ensuring safety in critical infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

Field investigations of mechanical stratigraphy and natural deformation in sedimentary strata.
2D and 3D geometric and kinematic modeling, balancing, and restoration with seismic interpretation.
Physical analog modeling of geologic structures using dynamic structured light for digital terrain analyses.
Stress analysis using 3DStress® for fault and fracture tendencies.
2D and 3D geomechanical modeling for subsurface stress prediction and hydraulic fracturing simulation.
Field and classroom training for reservoir characterization and performance insights.

Environment + Sustainability

4 MW Electricity

Supercritical CO2 Plant

Generating power using supercritical CO2 technology to reduce environmental impact.

27,000 RPM

Turbine Speed

Achieved full design speed, demonstrating advanced turbine capabilities.

2.3 T Hydrogen

Clean Hydrogen Production

Continuously producing clean hydrogen for thousands of hours.

2023 Vehicle Completion

Zero Emission Engine

Targeting zero or near-zero emissions in heavy-duty vehicles.

Developing gas-turbine combustion systems using low- and zero-carbon fuels (hydrogen, propane, renewable diesel)
Building a high-temperature tubular membrane CO₂ separator for industrial carbon capture
Developing advanced chemical recycling facility for post-consumer plastics via pyrolysis and catalysis, booked through end-2025
Developed methane burner (99.5% destruction) reducing greenhouse gas leaks under ARPA-E’s REMEDY program
Project Z: techno-economic modeling toward onsite zero-carbon electricity generation and roadmap for net-zero power

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly stated DEI strategy or gender-related statistics found for SwRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics on provided sources.

Articles

SWRI Geological Services Overview

LinkedIn - SWRI Structural Geology & Geomechanics