Space Payload Software Engineering Manager

$122,200 - $220,900/Yr

Leidos - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Space Payload Software Engineering Manager will lead a small team in designing, developing, integrating, and testing embedded software for space payloads. This role combines technical expertise with management responsibilities, focusing on real-time operating systems and ensuring the quality and reliability of software and hardware products. The position is based in San Diego, CA, and involves hands-on work in a dynamic environment dedicated to national security and space technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded software for space payloads.
• Ensure the capability, quality, and reliability of software and hardware products.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and quality assurance teams to architect and implement spacecraft flight software and firmware.
• Oversee software efforts across multiple programs, including embedded flight software and ground support software.
• Manage the development of embedded software and firmware for satellites and aircraft sensor suite programs.
• Integrate hardware and software, including electronic control modules and FPGA processing boards.
• Utilize continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools in the development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 12+ years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 10+ years, or a Ph.D. with 8+ years of experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a software engineering manager for an embedded software development team, or 5 years of combined technical lead and management experience.
• Experience coordinating software efforts across multiple programs.
• Prior experience managing the development of embedded software and firmware for satellites or aircraft.
• Hands-on development experience integrating hardware and software.
• Strong analytical skills, including the use of Matlab for modeling complex algorithms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C, and C++.
• Familiarity with Agile principles and Scrum framework.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with embedded C and hard real-time operating systems, particularly Green Hills Integrity.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Experience with image processing algorithms and Kalman filtering.
• Proficiency in lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $122,200.00 - $220,900.00 based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.