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This Spacecraft/Payload Flight Software Development Associate Manager position will be responsible for functional leadership of 5-8 engineers across two Agile Development teams and will have cost, execution, and schedule oversight. The group is actively developing a specialized space payload using cutting-edge hardware and software technologies. You'll be engaged in the functional aspects of leading the organization while also remaining highly engaged in the technical solutions the team is developing, plus supporting integration with the Spacecraft Bus to allow for a 2026 launch to Low Earth Orbit.
Your responsibilities for this role will include:
- Building the teams and managing day-to-day operations.
- Maintaining and expanding lab infrastructure and site infrastructure to support the developers.
- Providing technical coaching and mentoring.
- Managing work assignments and employee career development.
- Offering continuous ongoing feedback and advocating for employees in opportunity discussions.
- Coordinating employee recruitment, selection, and training.
- Conducting performance assessments and salary planning.
- Managing recognition and disciplinary actions.
- Overseeing staffing and engineering competency development.