R&D Engineering, Sr Supervisor

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across industries to maximize R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

As part of Synopsys, AGI (Ansys Government Initiatives) brings decades of expertise in digital mission engineering. AGI’s flagship product, Systems Tool Kit (STK), is trusted by aerospace, defense, and government organizations worldwide to model, analyze, and visualize complex systems and missions. Together, AGI’s domain expertise and Synopsys’ scale help customers design, test, and refine missions in a digital environment - accelerating discovery and reducing risk from concept through operations.

You Are

You’re a hands-on engineering manager with a strong software background and growing experience as a people leader. You’re comfortable coaching engineers, managing day-to-day execution, and partnering with technical leads and cross-functional teams to keep work organized and on track. You bring familiarity with RF communications, radar, or sensor operations, or can ramp quickly in that environment. This role is a strong fit for someone ready to grow as a first-line manager in a technically sophisticated software organization.

This position is on-site in Exton, PA and requires compliance with U.S. government security and/or access requirements. As a result, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead a team developing RF communications and radar modeling features in STK

Provide direct supervision, coaching, feedback, and employee support

Manage team priorities, execution, and delivery against schedules

Partner with Product Management and Technical Leads on roadmap execution

Identifyrisks, remove blockers, and keep work moving

Support hiring and onboarding as the team grows

Work with Quality Assurance and Documentation to support release quality

Reinforce strong software development practices across the team

The Impact You Will Have

Help deliver mission-critical communications and radar modeling capabilities

Build a strong, supported, and accountable engineering team

Improve execution through better visibility, coordination, and follow-through

Strengthen collaboration across engineering and partner teams

Create a team environment where engineers can grow and deliver

Contribute to quality, consistency, and team effectiveness within DME

What You’ll Need

BS in Engineering, Science, or Computer Science with 5+ years of experience; MS with 3+ years; or PhD with 1+ year

Experience leading or directly supervising software engineers

Ability to manage team priorities, execution, and delivery schedules

Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers

Strong communicationand cross-functional collaboration skills

Solid understanding of software development practices and processes

Familiarity with RF communications, radar, or sensor operations

Experience with STK, C++, scripting/programming, or AI/ML is a plus

The Team You’ll Be Part Of

You’ll join the Digital Mission Engineering Product Development Business Unit, leading the Communications and Radar team responsible for advancing the RF communications and radar modeling capabilities in STK. The team includes both subject matter experts and developers, and you’ll work closely with Product Management, Technical Leads, Quality Assurance, and Documentation teams to deliver features that matter.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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