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Software Test Engineer
WCG Clinical
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The Software Test Engineer is a member of the Quality Engineering team, responsible for supporting the testing, validation and delivery of WCG namedproducts and systems.The role applies…
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Bechtel
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In this role, you will provide project field engineering specialization and expertise with work planning and packaging, material management, quantity verification and validation, safety and…
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Electrical Field Engineer
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Aftermarket Electrical Engineer 1
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Civil Engineering Transit Intern
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Chicago, IL
- $23.35 to $32.11 USD / hour
…Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Forest Park Branch Rebuild project to revitalize the Congress Line corridor. Internship experience will include assisting with the final design of the Forest…
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Automation Engineer
Actalent
Asheville, NC
- $52.88 to $57.69 USD / hour
Job Title: Automation EngineerJob DescriptionThe Automation Engineer supports the deployment and optimization of automation solutions within a manufacturing environment, driving operational…
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Automation Engineer
Actalent
Asheville, NC
- $52.88 to $57.69 USD / hour
Job Title: Automation EngineerJob DescriptionThe Automation Engineer supports the deployment and optimization of automation solutions within a manufacturing environment, driving operational…
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Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Grand Forks, ND
Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionThe Electrical Engineer designs, develops, integrates, tests, and troubleshoots advanced electrical systems that support aerospace test and…
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Systems Software Engineer, Senior- School of Medicine, Radiology and Imaging Sciences
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Works with other developers to architect and design the individual project as well as implement the critical components.
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Embedded Software Engineer
Bright Vision Technologies
Remote, United States
- $130,000 to $195,000 USD / year
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize firmware and embedded software for next-generation connected devices, industrial automation…
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Maintenance Manager
Saint-Gobain
PORTLAND, OR
- $92,000 to $142,000 USD / year
Provide direct supervision of Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Supervisors, and Maintenance Planner
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Software Test Engineer
WCG Clinical
Salem, OR
The Software Test Engineer is a member of the Quality Engineering team, responsible for supporting the testing, validation and delivery of WCG namedproducts and systems.The role applies…
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Geospatial & Reality Capture Manager
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Greenwood Village, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
Bachelor or Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field
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Lead Mission Readiness Engineer
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Longmont, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
The Mission Readiness Lead Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining 1) an operationally ready team designed to facilitate field testing/deployment 2) a rich training plan for…
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Mechanical Engineer - Facilities Design
Stanley Consultants
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- $40,123 USD / year
…sequence of related engineering tasks. You will work as a design engineer or discipline lead depending on the size and complexity of the project with mentoring opportunities for building…
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- $40 to $50 USD / hour
A career-minded engineer, looking towards advancement, is needed to join JMT's
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Substation Physical CADD Designer
Stanley Consultants
Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
…substantially complete, requiring limited review and mark-up by the engineer prior to completion. Fully developed and marked-up details would not be provided by the engineer; the designer…
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Water Resources Section Head
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- $150,000 to $210,000 USD / year
Advise project managers and technical staff on complex delivery, risk management, staffing, and client-service decisions
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation
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Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
…related engineering tasks. You will work as a discipline lead or project engineer with mentoring opportunities for building project management skills and capabilities on a variety of…
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Water Resources Project Manager
Johnson, Mirmiran &
Englewood, CO
- $130,000 to $180,000 USD / year
…presence along the Front Range. We are looking for an experienced project manager with CDOT drainage experience and strong working knowledge of Mile High Flood District standards,…
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Staff System Safety Engineer
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- $31,533 USD / year
Minimum Education:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Plant
Stanley Consultants
Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
…are looking for a talented and ambitious Principal Electrical Engineer where you will be an asset to drive our Power Generation, Plant Facilities, and Microgrid…
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Field Engineering ECH- Fed
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- $40,123 USD / year
The Emergency Call Handling (ECH) Field Engineer will report to the ECH Field Engineer Manager. The Field Engineer is ultimately accountable for the system being implemented based on the…
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Principal Control Systems Engineer
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Denver, CO
- $40,123 USD / year
Job title - Principal Control Systems Engineer

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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