Systems Engineering Manager

Umbra • Reston, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Umbra is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead the Mission Solutions systems engineering group. This individual will report to the Director of Engineering and oversee personnel who architect, design, build, test, and operate Umbra's advanced satellite and space mission technology.
As Systems Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams, along with senior staff, to drive new technology development and lead a talented group of engineers.
The Systems Engineering Manager will lead our mission architects, mission designers, and systems engineers through the program lifecycle from early concept through delivery to customers. You will collaborate and work closely with our program management team to ensure programmatic and technical alignment to enable mission success
This position is based on-site in our Arlington, VA office or Reston, VA office (coming soon).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related STEM field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or a related field, with 3+ years of professional experience in direct personnel management.
• 3+ years of professional experience in project management.
• 3+ years of professional experience in space mission systems engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support a team of engineers.
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or related field, with 7+ years of experience in direct personnel management.
• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• 5+ years of experience in space mission systems engineering.
• Experience with agile project management practices and tools, such as scrum, SAFe and Jira.
• Experience with traditional project management practices and tools, such as critical path analysis, resource loading and MS Project.
• Experience with the full program lifecycle including systems engineering, software, and hardware deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Establish & maintain systems engineering technical excellence within Mission Solutions.
• Lead, contribute, and support the systems engineering group through the full program lifecycle.
• Contribute and review proposal submissions for accuracy in technical content.
• Functional management of technical staff includes:
• Coordinating and reporting on departmental efforts.
• Conducting regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Guiding the professional development and career planning of mission solutions engineers.
• Manage workload, assignments, support, and conflict resolution for team members.
• Ensuring compliance with legal regulations, security standards, and company policies.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Program staffing forecasts and recruiting:
• Collaborate with stakeholders on headcount planning and hiring.
• Work closely with project and technical leads to understand the scope of work, ensuring high-quality and efficient execution.
• Develop resource basis of estimates for proposals and department growth.
• Use agile practices to support sprint planning, track progress, and manage individual performance.
• 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