Technical Director, Off Planet Programs
Core
Lead ICON's off-planet robotics, construction, and materials initiatives across hardware, electrical, software, material science, R&D, and operations to scale autonomous construction capabilities beyond Earth.
Role type
Senior IC technical director (off-planet systems & robotics)
Builds
Off-planet robotics systems, autonomous construction hardware, and spaceflight-rated software/hardware for lunar and extraterrestrial environments
Domain
Aerospace engineering, space robotics, autonomous systems, material science
Required skills
Systems engineering, multidisciplinary team leadership, off-planet system design, autonomous/teleoperated robotics, spaceflight hardware/software development, R&D roadmap planning, executive stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Spaceflight-rated software quality processes, V&V for mission-critical systems, real-time embedded/electro-mechanical systems, networked/distributed systems, system-level architectural frameworks
Technologies
Spaceflight-rated hardware, autonomous systems, teleoperated robotics, embedded systems, distributed systems
Responsibilities
Shape long-term technical vision and execution strategy for off-planet programs; lead and scale multidisciplinary teams in robotics and material science; partner with program management on high-risk initiatives; interface with executive leadership and government partners; build and operate research/operations facilities; develop R&D roadmaps and strategic plans; provide technical guidance to C-level leadership; oversee integration of off-planet initiatives
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution
