Engineering Manager – Product Security – Software Supply Chain
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories scores B on the Alion truth index.
The objectiveof R&D Product Securityis to reduce the likelihood and potential impact of a cybersecurity incident on SEL and our customers over the next 5 years. Without cybersecurity, all three tenets of the SELmission statement are imperiled: Making Electric Power Safer, More Reliable, and More Economical.
The strategic pursuit of World-Class Product Security practicesis a critical need for SELand our customers in rising to the challenge of a rapidly evolving security landscape. To meet this need, R&D Product Securityis expanding our team of experts to equip our product teamsand oversee cybersecurity programs.We are seekingapassionate, seasonedleaderto oversee the processes, tools, and systems that govern and manage the SEL Software Supply chainand automated security testing.This is a high-impact role,contributingto large corporate initiatives such as complying withthe EU Cyber Resilience Act and improving the robustness of our Secure SDLC.You will lead, supervise, and grow a team of security-minded software engineersto deliver these outcomes.
In this role, you will design and develop enterprise-grade approaches and best practicesthat enable SEL to deploy and demonstrateworld-class management of its third-party and first-party firmware and software. This includesdefining andgoverning our processes related toselecting components, ensuring secure provenance of componentsthat we ingest, managing Software Bills of Materials, andmanaging licenses and risksassociated with those components.This will also include defining programs for strengtheningrelationships with key vendors and sponsorship and/or contribution to key open-source projects.
You will also oversee the SELapproach to programming languages and automated security QA, such as automated coding standards, linting, fuzzing and static analysis, that complement our software ingestion processes. You will identifybest-in-class tools (as well as AI-driven approaches) and work with the Secure SDLC Automation, DevTools, and product teamsto implement solutionsand drive improved, efficient security outcomes.
You will serve as a trusted advisor and consultant for product teams, ensuring that SEL continues to excel at delivering products with world-class security!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and improve product security programs related to the SEL software supplychainand relevant standards and regulations (such as 62443-4-1 and the Cyber Resilience Act).
Oversee thedefinition,selection, deployment, and associated product outcomes for automated security QA processes and tools.
Maintain awareness of developing trends, technologies, and threats related to the secure SDLC.
Supervise, lead,mentor, and grow a team ofsoftware engineers.
Represent SEL atsoftwareindustry conferences as needed.
Model, teach, and apply SEL values and the Principles of Operations.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Computer Scienceor equivalent experience.
- 8+ yearssoftware product developmentexperienceacross the full Secure SDLC, including at least oneof the following areas:Embedded development,Cloud-native development, Web development
- 3+ years of experience with technical leadership in software development.
- Demonstrated proficiencywith multiple programming languages
- Demonstrated experience with software supply chain practices and tools
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
- Willingness to travel occasionally (<10>
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with hiring, supervising, and growing a team
- Experience with using AIeffectively in the SDLC.
- Experience with contributing to open-source projects.
- Knowledge of vulnerability managementanddisclosure practices
- Knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessment practices
- Knowledge of IEC 62443-4-1 and the Cyber Resilience Act
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data:
Engineering Manager $129,200 - $193,900
We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.