Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

This role is ideal for a technically strong leader with deep systems engineering experience who enjoys mentoring engineers, driving execution, and maintaining a high technical bar across complex space programs. You will partner closely with program management and cross-functional teams to deliver systems from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, thermal, systems)

Own system-level design, integration, verification, and validation for spacecraft and payloads

Partner with program management to define schedules, budgets, technical milestones, and resource plans

Drive engineering processes and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and configuration management standards

Collaborate with engineering, operations, product, and leadership teams to resolve technical challenges

Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff

Prepare and present technical and organizational updates to leadership and stakeholders

Ensure technical execution aligns with program and mission objectives. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft systems.

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

10+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role

Strong systems engineering background with hands-on experience in space systems design, build, integration, and deployment

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex technical programs

Experience with spacecraft integration, testing, and operational readiness

Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Preferred Experience

Experience with Earth observation instruments or similar space systems

Familiarity with aerospace regulatory, compliance, and export control requirements

Knowledge of risk management, configuration control, and standard design review processes (PDR, CDR, etc.)

Hands-on experience supporting integration and test (I&T) campaigns

Experience working in fast-paced, growth-stage environments

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary : $170,000–$210,000 USD annually

Equity / stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible time off

Maternity, paternity, and parental leave

Work Location

Hybrid role based in Southern California

On-site presence required for hardware integration, testing, and collaboration

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If you’re interested in leading advanced space systems and building technology with real-world impact, apply through Exo Talent Partners .

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