VP of Mission Engineering
Core
Lead mission engineering for satellite servicing opportunities, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with customer commitments for commercial and government clients.
Role type
VP of Mission Engineering (Strategy & Execution)
Builds
Satellite servicing missions (Otter vehicle) for commercial operators and U.S. government agencies
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Servicing / Orbital Mechanics
Required skills
Systems engineering, orbital dynamics, hardware engineering, program planning, stakeholder management, technical proposal validation, customer communication
Preferred skills
Aerospace industry program execution, commercial satellite operator experience, U.S. government space customer experience, first-principles problem solving
Technologies
Otter servicing vehicle, satellite guidance, navigation, control systems
Responsibilities
Develop engineering work plans and execution strategies for mission opportunities; Evaluate technical feasibility and make program decisions across the mission lifecycle; Review and approve mission-related engineering analyses; Validate technical scope, schedule, and pricing prior to proposals; Coordinate engineering decisions directly with customers
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & cross-functional execution
