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Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer
Corning
Canton, NY
Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable integrations across manufacturing, operational technology (OT), and…
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Genesys Cloud Access Management
Humana
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This role partners closely with business, operations, security, and technology teams to ensure associates have appropriate access to Genesys resources while maintaining the integrity,…
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Systems Cybersecurity Engineer
Odyssey Systems Cons
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- $31,533 USD / year
Odyssey is recruiting for a senior System Cybersecurity Engineer to join our elite team at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this role, you will be a hands-on…
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Integration and Test Engineer
NLIGHT Inc
Longmont, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
The Integration Test Engineer will facilitate the later steps of system integration. This includes initial communication with devices using existing software, hardware checkout, and…
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Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, Development (Sign On Bonus Available)
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Nashua, NH!
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Development (Sign On Bonus Available)
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Nashua, NH!
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Principal Mechanical Engineer, Development (Sign On Bonus Available)
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Nashua, NH!
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Production / Sustainment
BAE Systems
Nashua, NH
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Nashua, NH!
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Manufacturing Engineer
HII
Syracuse, NY
HII-Mission Technologies is looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Multi-Functional Manufacturing Engineer for their Syracuse, NY Manufacturing Operations. Under the…
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Defensive Cyber Engineer
Allyon, Inc.
Aurora, CO
- $130,000 to $145,000 USD / year
This Defensive Cyber Engineer role matters because it strengthens the United States Air and Space Force's ability to defend critical systems against advanced cyber threats. By leading…
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ENGINEER METROLOGY 1
HII
Goose Creek, SC
…together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look…
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Software Program Manager
USU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
DENVER, CO
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…
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Battery Lab Test Systems Engineer
General Motors
Warren, MI
The Lab System Integration Engineering (LSIE) team is a part of a central engineering resource group that supports various battery, component, and propulsion test laboratories as well as…
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Senior Mission Operations Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Reston, VA · Denver, CO
As a Senior Mission Operations Engineer, you will serve as the Mission Operations Lead for a deep space mission that will cruise to Mars, insert into orbit, and then serve for years as a…
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Launch Operations Engineer (All levels)
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
As a Launch Operations Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of efficient manufacturing and launch systems, ensuring stringent quality control throughout production and…
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Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)
BAE Systems
Cedar Rapids, IA
BAE Systems is looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for designing,…
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NASA Commercial Spacecraft Flight Software Systems Engineer
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Houston, TX
CACI is looking for an experienced Space Vehicle Flight Software Systems Engineer to work with NASA on its Commercial Spacecraft including Commercial Crew Vehicles for transporting…
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Senior Solution Engineer
NVIDIA Corporation
North District, IL
We are looking for an experienced customer-facing software and systems engineer with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, virtualization, and Kubernetes.…
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HIL Functional Test Engineer
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The test engineer will run manual and automated hardware-in-the-loop functional and regression testing of AV fleets for meeting spaces. This covers Crestron and Q-SYS control logic and…
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Senior Mission Software Engineer
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El Segundo, CA
The Senior Mission Software Engineer is responsible for Varda's critical ground segment software, and the platform it runs on which enables spacecraft operations. We operate at the…
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Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer
Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA
As a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer, you will own the full life cycle of GNC development at Varda, from design through to unit, hardware-in-the-loop, on-vehicle…
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Data Engineer
USU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
STAFFORD, VA
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Autonomy Engineer (Mid Career) - Millennium Space Systems
The Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to…
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Autonomy Engineering Manager - Millennium Space Systems
The Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to…
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Configuration Management Specialist
Trinzic
El Segundo, CA
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC).…

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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