Director, Production and Test Engineering
Core
Lead the Denver-based team of technicians, production engineers, test engineers, and manufacturing engineers to deliver fully qualified spacecraft on aggressive timelines.
Role type
Director, Production and Test Engineering
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic foresight, hands-on leadership, process improvement, automation, capacity planning, schedule execution, team mentorship, mission assurance standards
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a high-performing team across production, test, and manufacturing engineering; Own execution of production and test schedules to meet program delivery commitments; Drive load capacity planning - forecast demand, balance resources, and ensure teams are properly staffed and focused; Provide accurate inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), aligning production and test activities with program needs
Seniority
Director, strategic & operational leadership