We are looking for an exceptional Engineering Manager (Spacecraft Software) to join our client's Space Systems Department. In this role, you will provide personnel and programmatic leadership to a technically focused staff of Directors and manage personnel who design, develop, test, and implement embedded solutions for cutting-edge satellite technology. As an Engineering Manager in the Space Systems Department, you will work with hardware, software, and product-focused teams to impact the development of new technology and drive personal growth for a team of talented engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and guide the Spacecraft Software team within the Space Systems Department, providing personnel and programmatic leadership
• Collaborate with project, product, and technical leads to ensure high-quality and efficient execution
• Foster professional development and career planning for Spacecraft Software engineers
• Manage workload, assignments, support, development, and conflict resolution for team members
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations, security standards, and company policies
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Represent team needs and capacity in technical meetings and collaborate with architects to form well-informed solutions
• Utilize agile practices to support sprint planning, track progress, manage and report individual performance
• Interface directly with the VP, Space Systems to coordinate and report on efforts across the Department
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on headcount planning and hiring
• Other professional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in personnel management
• 3+ years of experience in project management
• 3+ years of experience and/or direct exposure to embedded systems and digital design
• Experience with traditional project management practices and tools, such as critical path analysis, resource loading and MS Project
• Experience with agile project management practices and tools, such as scrum, SAFe and Jira
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support a team of engineers
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment

Desired Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in personnel management
• 5+ years of experience in project management
• 5+ years of experience and/or direct exposure to embedded systems and digital design
• Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Jira to manage an engineering team
• Degree in engineering or a related STEM field
• Certifications in PMP (Project Management Professional), CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), and/or CSM (Certified Scrum Master)

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
• 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
• Stock Options

Join our team in Santa Barbara and play a critical role in driving the development of cutting-edge satellite technology!