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Software Engineering Manager

San Diego,CA💼 Full-time💰 $185,000–$185,000🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the day-to-day operations of the engineering department, managing resources, overseeing project execution, and ensuring adherence to technical standards and processes for space and defense systems.

Role type

Engineering Department Manager (IC/Lead)

Builds

Space, defense, and national security hardware and systems

Domain

Aerospace/Defense, Embedded Systems, Real-time Operating Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C, C++, Python, Matlab, PCBA bring-up, Bare-metal/FreeRTOS/Linux, Agile, Project Management, Technical Review, Resource Allocation, Contract Evaluation

Preferred skills

Space industry experience

Technologies

C, C++, Python, Matlab, FreeRTOS, Linux, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the engineering team, Assign engineering resources and manage project timelines/budgets, Provide technical guidance and support to team members, Ensure adherence to SOPs and design flows, Coordinate with product managers and stakeholders, Review team work for technical accuracy, Evaluate contractor proposals and technical feasibility, Manage equipment, software licenses, and training needs, Monitor engineer progress and workload balance, Participate in trade studies and proposal reviews

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC/Manager

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