Software Development Sr Supervisor – RF/Communications (STK)-17001

Date posted 04/27/2026

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 17001 Base Salary Range $138000-$208000 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 04/27/2026

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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At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.