What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager (Spacecraft Software) position at Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert?
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!
