Senior Engineering Manager - Systems Engineering

1w1 week ago

CesiumAstro

Austin, US · Full-time · $190,000 – $250,000

About this role

CesiumAstro develops out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. This role manages the Systems Engineering department, developing standard processes for requirements management, Verification & Validation plans, conceptual design, and the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. The Senior Manager leads the team in developing complex, state-of-the-art space vehicles and payload systems.

Deploy resources to programs, maintain processes, handle customer interfaces, mentor staff, evaluate performance, coordinate activities, and support career development. Lead requirements definition and decomposition, concept of operations (CONOPS) development, verification planning, and risk assessment. Serve as the primary technical contact with customers and Program Management on active programs.

Work in a dynamic and cross-functional environment that fosters learning, development, and engagement across the organization. Collaborate closely with business development, conceptual design, and other functional engineering teams on architecture concepts and enabling technologies for communications systems. Promote a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Build an inclusive work environment with mutual respect, valuing differences, and motivating employees to achieve potential. Partner with recruitment for staffing and ensure training aligns with business and employee needs. Drive accountability to meet milestones, quality, and customer delivery expectations.

Requirements

U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Experience leading Systems Engineering teams in development of space vehicles and payload systems for space and airborne applications
Proficiency in requirements definition and decomposition, CONOPS development, verification planning, and risk assessment
Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes including requirements management and V&V
Ability to serve as primary technical contact with customers and Program Management
Background in architecture concepts and enabling technologies for satellite and UAV communications systems
Skills in mentoring, performance evaluation, and career development of engineering staff

Responsibilities

Lead a team of skilled Systems Engineers fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Develop standard processes for requirements management, Verification & Validation plans, conceptual design, and Systems Engineering Lifecycle
Deploy resources to programs and coordinate activities across the department
Provide employee task assignments, connecting efforts to the bigger picture and building an inclusive work environment
Drive accountability ensuring milestones are met and customer expectations for quality and delivery
Set clear performance objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations
Partner with recruitment to meet staffing goals in support of business growth
Ensure training and certification programs align with business and employee development needs

Benefits

Dynamic and cross-functional work environment allowing learning, development, and engagement across the organization
Hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work on state-of-the-art communication systems
Passionate, collaborative culture valuing innovation and continuous improvement
Opportunities to engage with company culture and values within the Systems Engineering team