San Diego, CA

Salary
$140,000–$180,000
Posted
Aug 2, 2026
Location
San Diego, CA
Last confirmed open
Sep 24, 2026

What this job asks for AI summary

A people-management role leading the Software Integration & Test team at an aerospace and defense company focused on space systems. The manager owns recruiting, mentoring, and performance of the team while directing software integration and automated test programs across multiple concurrent development efforts. The role requires hands-on technical depth in Python-based test automation and verification methodologies, with heavy cross-functional coordination across hardware, FPGA, RF, and systems engineering disciplines.

Senior level · 7+ years · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time

Pay in the description: $140,000–$180,000

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Must have (4)
PythonSoftware Integration & TestTest AutomationVerification & Validation

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What won't set you apart
Python51%

Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.

What the occupation pays Median $211,286 (middle half $169,099–$267,976). This posting is about at that midpoint.

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Why we read it this way (5)

The clearance requirement is stated as 'ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance' — the posting does not specify the level. Given the aerospace/defense context and the explicit statement that visa sponsorship is unavailable, a Secret clearance is the most likely minimum; this may be higher depending on program specifics.

The title carries no seniority modifier ('Software Integration & Test Engineering Manager'), so the title states no level. The 7+ years requirement and direct people-management scope support a Senior band.

11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers) is the primary classification because the role's defining responsibilities are team management, hiring, performance coaching, and program oversight — not hands-on IC test engineering. The alt code 15-1253 reflects the deep technical test/QA focus that underpins the role.

The posting lists 'Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment' experience as a required qualification; this is a process/methodology concept rather than a named technology and is therefore not captured as a skill.

Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.

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