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The Testbed & Simulation product line is a fast paced, highly dynamic and growing organization of 150 people that play a vital role in providing mission-critical intelligence solutions by optimizing satellite constellations, processing data through its entire life cycle and developing reliable cutting-edge infrastructure for information dissemination across a global network and to 30+ Space programs.
Within these programs, you will participate in the design, development, verification and deployment of complex new software and hardware simulation systems.
The Testbed and Simulation (Tb&S) Software Talent Center is seeking a highly motivated 2nd-line, Engineering Manager to join the team as the Testbed & Simulation Program Manager. In this role, as a leader-of-leaders, you'll and take on technical and project management duties as the leader of programs overseeing the National Security Space (NSS) and Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) projects within Tb&S.
This position reports to the Tb&S Senior Software Engineering Manager and will serve as the functional
manager for up to 40 software, electrical and project engineers, including first line managers.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Project lead for SPP efforts
• BoE Development
• Workforce management
• Personnel development
• Collaboration across multiple Tb&S teams
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with Engineering Chief's, Project Leads, Asset Owners and software leads within the Product Line.
• Prepare and deliver regular presentations to program leadership.
• Identify technical, cost, and schedule risks.
• Identify staffing requirements to product team management
• Perform functional manager duties, hire staff, give employee feedback and career development for direct reports
• Develop a cohesive, high performing team
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment to facilitate the exchange of information and creative ideas