Spacecraft Software Manager

Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 

Job Summary
As a Spacecraft Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a portion of the company’s Spacecraft software team, reporting to the director of Software Engineering and serve as a point of contact for technical, budget and resource allocation issues to meet team members’ needs, customer requirements, and company goals.

This position's internal job code is Software Engineering Manager. Our team is currently hiring for level K.

Responsibilities

• People
  • Conduct interviews and screen interview candidates
  • Mentor the team and motivate them to succeed
  • Provide new hire reviews and semi-annual performance reviews
  • Recommend promotions and raises
  • Plan team development and set goals
  • Represent the team, advocate for it, and ensure it has proper resources
  • Foster Millennium’s commitment to a culture of inclusivity
• Programmatic
  • Break down and define scope of work
  • Staff appropriately for present and future programs
  • Allocate staff across programs based on priority
  • Track team status toward completing work and regularly evaluate performance
• Technical
  • Help guide software architecture and implementation for flight programs
  • Coordinate design reuse across programs and tasks with different needs and constraints
  • Foster good technical communication and working relationships between the team and other - subsystems
  • Interface with internal and external hardware and software suppliers
  • Review designs and code, ensuring team standards are met
  • Improve process by simplifying workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and finding smarter ways to work
  • Develop and document best practices for producing and testing software
  • Ensure developers understand and are following the established processes and standards
  • Break down boundaries to develop and maintain each individual’s familiarity with the whole team’s work
  • Seek new industry knowledge and techniques to enhance team capabilities
  • Generate and improve documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Computer, or other relevant engineering
• Strong proficiency with embedded C/C++ and embedded Linux
• Strong proficiency with common version control, defect/task tracking, and documentation systems
• At least 6 years developing software
• At least 2 years as a functional manager, Project Lead, IPT Lead, or equivalent
• Must be versatile and able to perform and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• At least 6 years developing embedded software
• At least 4 years of experience with spacecraft software development
• At least 2 years of experience as a functional manager or manager in a matrix organization

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay-Range

• Level K: $141,950 - $208,750 

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

Before applying, please note:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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