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Validation Engineer EMC (2026)
Nexteer Automotive Corporation
Saginaw, MI
The Validation Engineer (EMC) is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting automotive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests in accordance with OEM, international, and…
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Sales Application Engineer
Broetje Automation
Remote, United States
- $100,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Summary: The Sales Applications Engineer will report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team. In this position, you will be responsible for…
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Sales Application Engineer
Broetje Automation
Remote, United States
- $100,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Summary: The Sales Applications Engineer will report directly to the CEO, leading North American sales and supporting the BA-US sales team. In this position, you will be responsible for…
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Senior Flight Test Engineer
Auterion
Manassas, VA
As a Senior Flight Test Engineer, you combine engineering rigor with expert airmanship. You will plan, fly and analyze tests across a wide range of platforms in Group 1–3, from VTOL and…
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Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst
SciTec
Boulder, CO
- $88,000 to $127,000 USD / year
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past…
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Build Engineer, Advanced Concepts
BETA Technologies
Plattsburgh, NY · Raleigh, NC · South Burlington, VT
Background as a build engineer in an aerospace or large-vehicle environment
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Application Development Engineer (Semiconductor)
INFICON
East Syracuse, NY
- $90,000 to $110,000 USD / year
…vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum…
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer - NPI
Miramar, FL
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer provides technical direction, project execution management and leadership within the Engineering department. This role bridges strategic engineering goals…
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Lead Engineer - Metallic Materials Behavior
General Electric Company
United States
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Materials Behavior Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on understanding, analyzing, and improving the behavior of materials under…
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Senior Principal Reliability Engineer
BAE Systems
Merrimack, NH
Job Description BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company. We deliver a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as…
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Systems Test Solutions Engineer
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
…Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the…
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Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Staff Engineer
SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.
Bloomington, MN
- $95,200 to $142,800 USD / year
SkyWater is hiring a Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Engineer to develop or integrate robust manufacturable process recipes for Foundry customers. The job is located at our HQ in…
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Electrical Design Engineer
Aurex
Remote, United States
The ideal candidate brings hands-on aerospace wire harness design experience, proficiency with CAD tools, and a strong understanding of electrical systems and components. This position will…
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Lead Telemetry System Engineer, Low Voltage
BETA Technologies
South Burlington, VT
The Lead Telemetry System Engineer owns the design, integration, release, and lifecycle of BETA’s aircraft telemetry and flight-test data-collection systems. This person leads the hardware…
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Associate / Staff Mission Data Analyst
SciTec
Boulder, CO
- $88,000 to $127,000 USD / year
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past…
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Advanced Engineer, Additive Process
Insight Global
Cedar Park, TX
- $160,000 USD / year
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials science, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
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Principal Engineer, Systems
sesengin
Reston, VA
As a Principal Systems Engineer – SATCOM at SES Space & Defense, you will lead systems engineering, integration, verification, and operational readiness activities supporting resilient,…
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Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering (Software Solutions)
L3Harris Technologies
Huntsville, AL
L3Harris is seeking a software-focused Quality Engineer to support the development and sustainment of full‑stack applications used in Quality and Manufacturing continuous improvement…
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling Design
Miramar, FL
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer provides technical direction, project execution management and leadership within the Engineering department. This role bridges strategic engineering goals…
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Optical Components Procurement Engineer
Optimax Systems Inc.
Ontario, NY
At Optimax, we build lenses that power cutting-edge technologies in aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics. Our optics help shape breakthroughs that benefit humanity and protect our…
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Software Verification Engineer
Actalent
Grand Rapids, MI
- $67.31 to $84.13 USD / hour
Job Title: Software Verification EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Software Verification Engineer with strong Python-based testing experience to support the development of a…
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Design Engineer-Fab Layout & Tool Hookup
Actalent
Houston, TX
Help Shape the Future of Advanced ManufacturingWe're seeking a Design Engineer to support the design and development of a next-generation semiconductor fabrication facility. This is an…
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Flight Software Engineer
Actalent
Houston, TX
- $45 to $55 USD / hour
…full software development lifecycle for satellite and lander aerospace programs. As a Flight Software Engineer, you will utilize your expertise in C++ to develop software for simulation,…
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Safety Systems Engineer
Actalent
Round Rock, TX
- $75 to $85 USD / hour
Job Title: Senior System Safety & Reliability Engineer (Part-Time, SME)Job DescriptionThis part-time Senior System Safety & Reliability Engineer role offers the opportunity to serve as a…
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Digital Design Engineer
Pole/Zero LLC
West Chester, OH
…and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are…

USU RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Software Program Manager

DENVER, CO, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 1, 2026

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Job ID: 8687C 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** - $177,000 - $210,000 - 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{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} 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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Microsoft Dynamics
SDL
Process improvement
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
Paramedic
PSM
CSM
Program management
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Google Cloud
Control systems
Software development
Cybersecurity
CI/CD
Test automation

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