Job Description Hydrosat is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team in the design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft systems. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong systems engineering background and a passion for guiding engineers through complex technical challenges. The Engineering Manager will ensure technical excellence across subsystems, foster collaboration, and support program objectives from concept through deployment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a diverse team of engineers (mechanical, electrical, thermal, etc.)
• Oversee system-level design, integration, and verification activities for space systems and payloads
• Support program management in defining schedules, budgets, and technical milestones
• Drive engineering process and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain alignment with mission objectives
• Work closely with program management to ensure schedules, budgets, and resource allocation support program objectives
• Contribute to hiring and professional development of engineering staff
• Prepare and present technical and organizational updates to leadership and stakeholders

Job requirements

• US Citizen
• 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 leadership role
• Strong systems engineering background with experience in space systems design, build, and deployment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex technical projects
• Familiarity with space systems integration, testing, and operations
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Earth observation instruments or similar space systems
• Knowledge of aerospace regulatory and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with risk management, configuration control, and design review process
• Hands-on experience with integration and test campaigns
• Knowledge and experience with configuration management and standard design review processes

Benefits

• Employee options
• Stock options
• Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
• Flexible time off
• Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave
• 401K Matching