CareerPlan

Space Special Projects, Engineering Manager

Reston, VA (NOVA-01)Full-time2026-07-18 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead software teams delivering mission outcomes in the space domain, including satellite software, ground systems, space C2, and mission management.

Role type

Engineering Manager (Space Systems)

Builds

Autonomous satellite systems, space-based platforms, and ground/orbital software infrastructure for DOD and IC.

Domain

Defense / Space Systems / Software Engineering

Required skills

Software engineering management, complex system delivery (design to production), space operations knowledge, stakeholder management, program execution, technical roadmap definition, team building

Preferred skills

Space program lifecycle leadership, 3rd-party system integration, space simulation, orbital mechanics, enterprise-scale partner management

Technologies

Lattice OS, satellite systems, ground systems, space C2 platforms, space simulation tools

Responsibilities

Lead and grow software teams across satellite and ground systems; Drive V&V and integration from prototype to production; Partner with customers to translate mission intent into technical roadmaps; Manage program execution including scope, schedule, and risk; Attract and develop engineers with space domain expertise; Operate as a senior customer-facing leader for DoD and Space Force stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management