Engineering Manager, Flight Software

Umbra • Santa Barbara, CA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

We are on the lookout for a highly skilled and experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager who will be instrumental in the development and delivery of embedded flight software tailored for Umbra missions. This pivotal role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, where you will not only oversee day-to-day people management but also provide robust technical leadership to guide your team towards success. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the software architecture, driving code development, and ensuring thorough system integration. Additionally, you will be responsible for producing comprehensive documentation and conducting rigorous testing protocols, all of which are vital to guarantee the successful deployment of mission-critical software that meets the high standards required for our ambitious missions. This position is located on-site in our Santa Barbara, CA office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in high-reliability software development.
• 2+ years of people management of a team of software engineers, including capacity planning, hiring, feedback, coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, and performance management.
• 2+ years of technical leadership of a team of software engineers, including requirements analysis, system design, and test plans.
• Expertise in architecting and developing concurrent and asynchronous code in Rust or Modern C++.
• Strong background in embedded software development, including experience with Rust or C/C++.
• Deep understanding of processor architecture and optimizing code for performance and memory efficiency.
• Experience with software development tools and processes, including Agile methodologies, source control, bug tracking, and design documentation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic development environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience working with flight software or robotics.
• Experience developing software for autonomous, fault-critical systems.
• Expertise with Python programming, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in programming embedded ARM cores supporting SoC architectures, and working within Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, and PCIe interfaces.
• Experience with developing, deploying, and maintaining software product lines.

Responsibilities

• 40% people management of a team of 3-4 software engineers, and 60% "hands on" technical leadership of that team to design, develop, and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant flight software.
• Implement software solutions that meet system requirements, while managing interfaces between multiple spacecraft subsystems and ground systems.
• Develop command and control software for spacecraft flight operations, payloads, and peripheral electronics.
• Contribute to and lead test campaigns, including unit testing and automated tests at both subsystem and system levels.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for software operations and interfaces with hardware/software products.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees