Lead Space Payload Engineering Manager

EVONA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Growth environment

Earth observation impact

Job summary

EVONA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team developing a next-generation satellite payload. You will drive technical delivery, manage suppliers, and steer programme execution from development through to launch in a fast-growing space technology company.

The role requires a strong background in hardware, RF, electronics, embedded systems or satellite engineering and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience required.
• Prior technical leadership or engineering management experience.
• Strong background in hardware development, RF, electronics, embedded systems, or satellite engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver hardware from development through launch.
• Oversee supplier engagement, programme execution, and technical delivery.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align space hardware strategy.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Hardware development

RF electronics

Embedded systems

Satellite engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace

Physics

Job description

EVONA is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team developing a next-generation satellite payload. You will drive technical delivery, manage suppliers, and steer programme execution from development through to launch in a fast-growing space technology company.

The role requires a strong background in hardware, RF, electronics, embedded systems or satellite engineering and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Physics.