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Senior Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Newport News, VA
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ManTech
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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Expert Software Engineer to join our team in Herndon VA . This role supports the development and enhancement of mission-critical…
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Are you passionate about building software systems that operate at massive scale and directly impact millions of customers? We are looking for a Software Development Engineer III to join…
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Huntington Ingalls Industries
Arlington, VA
Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance at the time of consideration
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Software Program Manager
Space Dynamics Laboratory
North Logan, UT
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented advanced career Software Program Manager to lead the development and sustainment of complex software systems…
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Senior Software Engineer
Sonus Software Solutions Inc
OREM, UT
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Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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Staff Software Engineer (Active Secret Clearance Required)
Northrop Grumman
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Contribute to software engineering initiatives for several programs with software design & development, software test and integration, and DevOps expertise
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Application Developer - Temporary/Extra Help
Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CA
- $55.17 to $67.22 USD / hour
The Application Developer is a journey-level classification responsible for providing key support to assigned software systems and for the development, design, programming, coding,…
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Washington, DC
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SAIC
Washington, DC
…use of Cloud reference architecture and solutions to support software development in a DevOps environment. You will be working in a dual Microsoft Exchange and Google Workspace environment,…
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Washington, DC
8+ years of related experience in front-end or UI development
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4+ years of frontend development experience, including significant time working on a component library or design system.
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Dedham, MA
Support systems engineering activities alongside software development.
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Seal Beach, CA
Proficient with a variety of software development languages, tools, and techniques.

Space Dynamics Laboratory

Software Program Manager

North Logan, UT, United States

$159,000 - $201,000

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Pay: $159,000 - $201,000
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Original job description

Job ID: 8687B

Date Posted: October 12, 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented advanced career Software Program Manager to lead the development and sustainment of complex software systems supporting satellite ground operations in our Strategic & Military Space Division. This role bridges technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and project execution, and Agile team enablement to ensure delivery of high-reliability software critical to national security and space missions.

The selected candidate will help establish effective delivery practices across cross-functional teams, facilitate collaboration and continuous improvement, remove organizational and technical impediments, and align iterative software delivery with customers, mission, and program objectives.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads cross-functional software development teams delivering ground system capabilities including telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C), mission planning, automation, and data processing
Manages project lifecycle from concept through operations, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, security and mission objectives are met
Facilitate planning, daily coordination, reviews, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and other team activities that promote transparency, alignment, and continuous improvement
Partners with Product Owners, technical leads, customers, and Government sponsors to maintain alignment on priorities, acceptance criteria, dependencies, and delivery outcomes
Serves as a servant leader and delivery facilitator, helping teams self-organize, improve flow, resolve conflicts, and maintain focus on the highest-value work
Identifies, tracks, and removes organizational, technical, resource, and process impediments that could affect delivery
Uses Agile and program metrics to support decision-making and communicate status
Manages project and program risks, issues, dependencies, change control, and related management processes
Tracks and reports program status, technical progress, delivery forecasts, resource allocation, risks, and impediments to senior leadership and customers

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering, computer science, information systems, or other relevant field
15+ years of applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 13+ years with a master’s degree
Minimum of 10 years of software program/project management experience, including at least 5 years in critical and complex DoW programs
Practical experience applying Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid delivery practices in a complex technical environment, or equivalent experience leading iterative software delivery and continuous-improvement activities.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional software teams through iterative or incremental development and delivery
Proven success managing complex software projects through full development lifecycle
Strong understanding of ground system architecture and satellite operations
Proficiency with project and Agile collaboration tools, such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or comparable platforms
Demonstrated experience serving as an Agile delivery lead, iteration manager, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer, Product Owner partner, or equivalent role
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to support new proposal efforts with technical writing, proposal management support, subcontractor evaluation, and other duties as requested
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government security clearance at the time of application
Must be able and willing to travel (up to 25%)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or Information Systems; Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a technical Bachelor of Science degree
PMP, PMI-ACP, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe, or comparable Agile or program-management certification
Technical domain knowledge of scalable architecture, distributed infrastructure in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
At least 2 years of experience in satellite, aerospace, defense, intelligence, or other space-system domains
15+ years of project management experience in aerospace including experience managing software for space operations centers, antenna tasking, mission control systems, or related ground systems
Experience operating in environments that combine Agile software development with formal systems engineering, milestone reviews, configuration management, cybersecurity, or government acquisition requirements
Background in DevSecOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), automated testing, model based system engineering, or digital engineering

*Salary Range

$159,000 - $201,000
Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL?

*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page (https://www.sdl.usu.edu/careers/benefits/) to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

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Decision making
Computer science
Project management
Agile
Scrum
Kanban
Incremental development
Collaboration
Jira
Atlassian Confluence
Microsoft Project
Communication skills
Stakeholder management
Technical writing
Electrical engineering
Computer engineering
PMP
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PSM
CSM
Program management
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AWS
Google Cloud
Control systems
Cybersecurity
CI/CD
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