IMS Recruiting ยท 7 hours ago
Engineering Manager
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expIMS Recruiting is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft systems. The role involves mentoring engineers, driving execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of complex space programs.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, thermal, systems)
Own system-level design, integration, verification, and validation for spacecraft and payloads
Partner with program management to define schedules, budgets, technical milestones, and resource plans
Drive engineering processes and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and configuration management standards
Collaborate with engineering, operations, product, and leadership teams to resolve technical challenges
Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff
Prepare and present technical and organizational updates to leadership and stakeholders
Ensure technical execution aligns with program and mission objectives
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role
Strong systems engineering background with hands-on experience in space systems design, build, integration, and deployment
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex technical programs
Experience with spacecraft integration, testing, and operational readiness
Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
Preferred
Experience with Earth observation instruments or similar space systems
Familiarity with aerospace regulatory, compliance, and export control requirements
Knowledge of risk management, configuration control, and standard design review processes (PDR, CDR, etc.)
Hands-on experience supporting integration and test (I&T) campaigns
Experience working in fast-paced, growth-stage environments
Benefits
Equity/stock options
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Flexible time off
Maternity, paternity, and parental leave
Company
IMS Recruiting
IMS Recruiting is the direct hire recruiting division of Intra Management Solutions, purpose-built to support the talent demands of mission-critical industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase