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Propulsion Systems Engineering Director

Buffalo, NY💼 Full-time💰 $175,000–$175,000🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the Propulsion Business Unit Engineering organization, setting strategy, managing resources, and driving innovation for next-generation propulsion technologies.

Role type

Senior leadership IC / Engineering Director

Builds

Propulsion systems and technologies for the Space Division

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Propulsion Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Engineering strategy, multi-disciplined team leadership, R&D management, lean process improvement, stakeholder influence, business acumen, capital forecasting, workforce planning, technology roadmap development

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA, experience with continuous improvement activities

Technologies

Propulsion systems, R&D tools

Responsibilities

Lead engineering organization strategy and execution, direct talent initiatives (recruitment, succession, mentoring), oversee engineering operations and processes, ensure delivery of high-quality technical solutions, drive engineering excellence culture, monitor performance via KPIs, develop long-term workforce and technology strategies, partner on business unit strategy and roadmap, build relationships with customers and partners

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & mentorship

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