Director of Engineering, Spacecraft
Core
Establish technical baselines and system architectures for robotic spacecraft enabling dynamic space operations like maneuvering, refueling, and exploration.
Role type
Director of Engineering, Spacecraft
Builds
Robotic spacecraft systems for GEO programs and dynamic space operations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System-level architecture, spacecraft mission ownership, cross-functional leadership, requirements hierarchy management, interface integration, technical trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
Transitioning from R&D to operational execution, managing multiple engineering disciplines simultaneously
Technologies
Spacecraft subsystems, system integration tools, configuration management systems
Responsibilities
Establish technical baselines for robotic spacecraft, define repeatable system architectures, manage functional-level engineering managers, ensure architectural coherence and disciplined tradeoffs, create requirements hierarchies with traceability, lead system integration and test for flight missions
Seniority
Director, hands-on technical leadership & management