Umbra · 13 hours ago
Engineering Manager, Mission Operations
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expUmbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. The Mission Operations Engineering Manager will lead and grow the spacecraft operations team, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the satellite constellation while mentoring the next generation of operations engineers.
AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and support the Spacecraft Operations team within Mission Operations
Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration
Conduct performance reviews and guide career development
Set and track clear objectives for individual and team development
Work closely with the Director of Mission Operations and broader Mission Operations team to develop strategic initiatives, provide regular reporting on team performance and project status, and contribute to organizational planning and decision-making
Collaborate with Ground and Space engineering teams for ongoing support to the active on-orbit constellation and to ensure team readiness for on-boarding new spacecraft
Provide leadership during critical mission phases (launch, early orbit, anomaly resolution) and ensure operational best practices are followed
Manage operational team risks and ensure business continuity planning for mission-critical activities
Identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and work towards continuous improvement in team processes
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience in satellite mission operations, including launch, early orbit, and routine operations
2+ years of personnel management experience, leading engineering or operations teams
Excellent communication and leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams
Strong understanding of ground systems, command and telemetry flows, and spacecraft subsystems
Demonstrated experience in anomaly resolution and contingency operations
Preferred
Experience managing a team across multiple geographic sites
Experience with constellation-scale operations and automation
Experience with cloud-based ground systems and modern mission operations platforms
Experience collaborating with software engineering teams to develop tools for operations automation
Has a passion for nurturing talent and promoting professional growth
Demonstrates a collaborative and approachable leadership style
Shows adaptability and openness to change in a dynamic work environment
Possesses strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities, with comfort in metrics-driven decision making
Exhibits a results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions
Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with other departments and managers
Benefits
Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
Stock Options
Free Parking
Free lunch daily in office
Company
Umbra
Cutting edge space systems—from refined mission solutions to best-in-class data
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.63MKey Investors
Nimble PartnersDARPAJohn Burbank
2022-12-07Series B· $75M
2022-05-22Grant
2021-04-16Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Matthew Speitel
Chief Financial Officer
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