Engineering Manager, Ground Software
Core
Lead a cross-functional squad of engineers building distributed ground software systems that serve autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors.
Role type
Engineering Manager, Ground Software
Builds
Distributed, multi-faceted ground software system for autonomous spacecraft and space interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
distributed systems architecture, team leadership, technical roadmap planning, incident response, API contract design, cross-functional coordination, sprint operating models, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Elixir/OTP, React/TypeScript, mission-critical reliability, classified work environments, real-time data systems, security accreditation constraints
Technologies
Elixir, OTP, Phoenix, React, TypeScript, gRPC, REST, WebSockets, Three.js, WebGL
Responsibilities
Build and develop a cross-functional squad of front-end, back-end, and full-stack engineers; Own the squad's delivery, quality, and team health; Drive the technical roadmap for the product area; Champion strategic technical investments; Partner with the Product Owner on scope and trade-offs; Coordinate cross-team work on shared APIs and platform capabilities; Lead incident response and post-mortems; Define product-aligned squad patterns for scaling.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities