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Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space-for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms).Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.\nAbout the Team\nSpace Systems is where Umbra turns hardware and software designs into on-orbit realities; developing, implementing and iterating mission-ready core technology, while simultaneously advancing the next generation of our own satellite constellation. Space Systems is vertically integrated across the satellite architecture, thus the team designs, builds, and tests an array of critical components and subsystems, including GNC systems, power systems, communications, control systems, deployment hardware, avionics, and payloads, as well as the flight software, firmware and digital design solutions to support the entire hardware stack. Our focus is on first principles engineering, and our mandate is simple: it has to work when it counts. Every bolt, board, and binary is proven on our own SAR constellation, ensuring flight-proven reliability where failure is not an option.\nIf you want to work on cutting edge space technology while maintaining the highest standard for innovation and mission ready performance, you belong here at Umbra.\nAbout the Job\nWe are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join the Space Systems Business Group, where you will provide leadership and guidance to both personnel and programs while managing Umbra's highly skilled Engineering teams. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Space Systems and involves overseeing a multi-disciplined team responsible for design, test, implementation and support of cutting-edge satellite technology. As the Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with hardware, software, and product-focused teams, as well as senior leadership, to drive the development of innovative technologies and support the professional growth of a talented group of engineers.\nThis position is based on-site in either our Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office or Arlington, VA office.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage personnel, oversee programmatic initiatives, and take accountability for the technical quality and schedule performance for a multi-disciplined team within the Space Systems Business Group.\nSupport the professional growth and career development of spacecraft engineers, incorporating feedback from technical leadership.\nDrive innovation and implement process improvements to Umbra's engineering and space vehicle design practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.\nWork closely with project, product, and technical leads to understand project scope, ensuring team members execute tasks with high quality and efficiency.\nManage team members in areas such as workload, task assignments, support, development, and conflict resolution.\nHold regular one-on-one meetings with team members and conduct quarterly performance evaluations.\nPartner with various stakeholders to execute headcount planning, recruitment, onboarding and training of new personnel.\nRepresent the team's needs and capacity in technical meetings, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure well-informed solutions.\nWork directly with the VP of Space Systems to coordinate and report on departmental efforts.\nApply agile methodologies to support sprint planning, track progress, and manage individual performance.\nEnsure the team adheres to legal, security, and company policy requirements.\nPerform other professional duties as assigned.\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field. \n10+ years of professional experience in aerospace engineering, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in space vehicle design.\n5+ years of direct engineering personnel management, with proven experience managing senior technical staff members.\nDemonstrated experience leading engineering teams, including hiring, performance management, career development, succession planning, workload allocation, and accountability for technical quality and schedule performance. \nProficiency in traditional project management practices, including critical path analysis, resource planning, and schedule management tools (e.g., MS Project). \nWorking knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and associated tooling (e.g., Jira). \nProven ability to build, mentor, and sustain high-performing engineering teams in complex technical environments. \nExcellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and executive stakeholders. \nDesired Qualifications\nAdvanced degree in Engineering or a related STEM field. \n20+ years of professional experience in aerospace engineering, with at least 10+ years of hands-on experience in space vehicle design.\n8+ years of direct engineering personnel management, with proven experience managing senior technical staff members.\nExperience leading engineering teams through full lifecycle programs, from concept development through integration, test, and launch. \nDemonstrated ability to apply both traditional and Agile management frameworks in aerospace program execution. \nExperience operating in a fast-paced, development-driven or startup aerospace environment. \nProfessional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, CSM, or equivalent are a plus.\nBenefits\nFlexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)\nVol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)\n401k with 3% non-elective company contribution\nStock Options\nFree Parking \nFree lunch in office daily\nUmbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\nEmployment Eligibility Verification\nIn compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.\nITAR/EAR Requirements\nThis position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.\nPay Transparency\nThis job posting may cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role’s function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. 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