Umbra
Hardware Engineering Manager
Umbra seeks a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the Mission Solutions hardware engineering group in Arlington, VA. The role reports to the Director of Engineering and oversees the design, build, test, and operation of advanced satellite and space mission technology.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain hardware engineering technical excellence within Mission Solutions.
Lead the hardware engineering group through the full program lifecycle from early concept through delivery to customers.
Contribute to proposal submissions and review technical content accuracy.
Manage engineering lab space and functional technical staff, including performance reviews, professional development, workload assignment, and conflict resolution.
Collaborate on headcount planning and recruiting, ensuring high-quality and efficient execution.
Use agile practices to support sprint planning, track progress, and manage individual performance.
Other professional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Degree in engineering or related STEM field.
5+ years of professional experience in personnel management.
3+ years of professional experience in project management.
3+ years of professional experience in space flight hardware 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.
Desired Qualifications
10+ years of experience in personnel management.
5+ years of experience in project management.
5+ years of experience in space flight hardware 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.
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
Base Pay Range
$160,000.00/yr – $200,000.00/yr
Ambient Policies
Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I‑9 Form) upon hire.
This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. and must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.
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