Engineering Manager at EVONA Engineering Manager at EVONA in Durham, North Carolina Posted in 16 days ago.

Type:

full-time Engineering Manager

• SAR Payload / Satellite Imaging (Confidential Search) ?

??? Based in North Carolina, USA | On-site An early-stage, well-funded space technology company is building next-generation satellite imaging capability, using a patented antenna approach that combines wide-area scanning with high-volume capacity for synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

The mission:

make high-quality, industrial-scale Earth observation genuinely accessible. They're now hiring the primary technical leader for their pathfinder SAR payload mission

• someone who can own engineering execution end-to-end and help build the program from the ground up. What you'll own: Day-to-day engineering execution and team leadership across the payload program Hands-on technical direction across antenna design, RF backend, payload computer, software/firmware, systems engineering, and AIT Supply chain and procurement
• parts, prototypes, vendors, lead times The interface between payload and satellite bus, working closely with an external satellite builder Establishing the engineering processes (reviews, change management, validation) that an early-stage hardware program needs Direct partnership with the CEO on technical strategy What you'll bring: 10+ years of engineering experience, including time in a technical leadership or management role Hands-on depth across multiple hardware disciplines•small satellite, RF/electronics, and/or software/firmware A track record of managing technical execution, schedule, and delivery in hardware development A relevant technical degree (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace or similar) Prior exposure to small satellite, RF, antenna, SAR, or radar hardware is a strong plus On offer: Competitive salary Meaningful equity•a genuine early-hire ownership stake Full healthcare, PTO, and retirement benefits A ground-floor seat in a high-powered team pushing the state of the art in satellite imaging This is a true build role•for someone who wants to shape the engineering function rather than inherit one.

Interested, or know someone who fits? Get in touch confidentially.