Umbra · 2 hours ago
Engineering Manager
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $215K/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 Engineering Manager will lead the Systems Engineering and Test teams, overseeing the design, testing, and operational support of innovative satellite technology, while driving team performance and professional growth.
AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead personnel and oversee programmatic initiatives for the Systems Engineering and Test teams within the Space Systems Business Group
Support the professional growth and career development of spacecraft systems engineers, test automation engineers and software test engineers, incorporating feedback from technical leadership
Drive innovation and implement process improvements to Umbra's Systems Engineering practices and Test Infrastructure to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Work closely with project, product, and technical leads to understand project scope, ensuring team members execute tasks with high quality and efficiency
Manage team members in areas such as workload, task assignments, support, development, and conflict resolution
Hold regular one-on-one meetings with team members and conduct quarterly performance evaluations
Ensure the team adheres to legal, security, and company policy requirements
Represent the team's needs and capacity in technical meetings, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure well-informed solutions
Work directly with the Operating Manager of Space Systems to coordinate and report on departmental efforts
Partner with various stakeholders for headcount planning and recruitment of new personnel
Apply agile methodologies to support sprint planning, track progress, and manage individual performance
Perform other professional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience in aerospace engineering or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in personnel management
5+ years of experience in systems engineering and test infrastructure
3+ years of experience in project management
Proficiency in traditional project management practices and tools, such as critical path analysis, resource loading, and MS Project
Experience with agile project management methodologies and tools, such as Scrum, SAFe, and Jira
Proven ability to build and support high-performing engineering teams
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment
Preferred
10+ years of experience in personnel management
10+ years of experience in systems engineering and test infrastructure within the aerospace engineering industry
Demonstrated expertise in applying traditional and agile management methodologies
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)
Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
Stock Options
Free Parking
Free lunch in office daily
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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