Vice President, Production
Core
Build and scale a high-rate, quality-focused production organization for autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, and space-based interceptors to secure the space environment.
Role type
VP of Production (Manufacturing & Operations)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, propulsion systems, fluid systems, PCBAs, FlatSats, RF systems, and integrated space vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing operations leadership, vertical integration, production test automation, lean manufacturing, design-for-manufacturing, operational scaling, team building, data-driven management, quality execution, facility planning
Preferred skills
aerospace/defense manufacturing, propulsion manufacturing, spacecraft integration, classified manufacturing operations, MES systems, rapid scaling
Technologies
EGSE, automated test systems, MES, 3D printing
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing, assembly, integration, and production test operations; develop production strategy for scaling to high-rate manufacturing; own vertical integration efforts for complex hardware; build scalable production systems and workflows; drive lean manufacturing and automation; develop production tooling and automated test systems; partner with engineering on design-for-manufacturing; establish production metrics and dashboards; lead quality execution across all production activities; drive automation of test and data collection; collaborate with cross-functional teams for production readiness; build and mentor high-performing teams; support long-term facility and capacity planning
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & organization building