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Umbra · 20 hours ago

Systems Engineering Manager

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $210K/yr

8+ years exp

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. The Systems Engineering Manager will lead the Mission Solutions systems engineering group, overseeing personnel who architect, design, build, test, and operate advanced satellite and space mission technology.

AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish & maintain systems engineering technical excellence within Mission Solutions

Lead, contribute, and support the systems engineering group through the full program lifecycle

Contribute and review proposal submissions for accuracy in technical content

Functional management of technical staff includes:

+ Coordinating and reporting on departmental efforts

+ Conducting regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews

+ Guiding the professional development and career planning of mission solutions engineers

+ Manage workload, assignments, support, and conflict resolution for team members

+ Ensuring compliance with legal regulations, security standards, and company policies

+ Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Program staffing forecasts and recruiting:

+ Collaborate with stakeholders on headcount planning and hiring

+ Work closely with project and technical leads to understand the scope of work, ensuring high-quality and efficient execution

Develop resource basis of estimates for proposals and department growth

Use agile practices to support sprint planning, track progress, and manage individual performance

Other professional duties as assigned

Qualification

Systems engineeringSpace mission systemsProject managementPersonnel managementAgile practicesTechnical communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related STEM field

8+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or a related field, with 3+ years of professional experience in direct personnel management

3+ years of professional experience in project management

3+ years of professional experience in space mission systems engineering

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