Engineering Manager (Spacecraft Hardware)

We are searching for an exceptional Engineering Manager (Space Hardware) to lead the Space Systems Department and drive the development of cutting-edge satellite technology. As the successful candidate, you will work alongside a talented team of Directors and provide personnel and programmatic leadership to a technically-focused staff. This is a unique opportunity to work with hardware, software and product-focused teams and senior staff to substantially impact the development of new technology and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and guide the Space Hardware 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 Space Hardware 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 hardware engineering
• 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 hardware engineering
• Demonstrated expertise in applying Jira to hardware engineering
• 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 make your mark in space hardware engineering!