Engineering Manager - Software

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the RoleAre you dreaming about a position where you can deliver quality, meaningful results? Come be a part of our diverse, multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies. Develop your technical acumen as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. As an Engineering Manager, you will be using your skills and expertise to manage functional teams through program execution for our products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You will represent the engineering department at all management level meetings. You'll ensure that the engineering design, documentation, and approvals meet the program schedules, are obtained in a timely manner and that engineering hours expended are productive, meeting program goals and budgets. You will own and continuously improve processes and procedures, oversee training of staff and provide technical direction as required.

This position serves as a leader of Flight Software development and is responsible for managing a Flight Software Development team and their products across multiple spacecraft missions for both civilian and DoD programs. This position requires a combination of managing direct reports across multiple programs while contributing technically to a program. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the team through the design, development, test, and certification of Flight Software

• Maintaining mission critical flight software across various programs

• Implementing best practices for developing maintainable production ready software products

• Implementing comprehensive software documentation including, but not limited to: Software Requirements and Interfaces, Software User Guides, test plans, and release notes

• Coordinating and collaborating across multi-discipline/multi-organizational teams to understand key aspects of various subsystems, safety requirements, and operational requirements

• Managing daily operations required to support Sierra Space stakeholder and customer needs

• Managing risks, opportunities, cost, schedule, and staffing across multiple programs

• Managing direct reports including tasking, timecards, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation management

About You 
 
Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.  

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision, and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 8 or more years of relevant technical experience

• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required education

• Understanding of engineering principles and practices

• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation

• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Software Management Plans and Software Change Management Processes

• Strong technical understanding of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming

• Practical experience developing, unit testing, troubleshooting, and debugging flight software

• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Thorough understanding and experience spanning the full software development lifecycle

• Practical experience utilizing CI/CD practices as well as automated build and test

• Familiarity with common object-oriented software design patterns

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban

• Desire to work with, learn from, and mentor others

• Understanding of statistics and their application to performance analysis

• Leadership experience such as scrum lead, product owner, team management

• Experience leading Integrated Software Designs through PDR, CDR, and various design reviews on a Large Space Craft Program

Compensation

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates are identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.