Chief Off-Planet Robotics & Construction Leader

ICON; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Director of Off-Planet Programs to own and lead space robotics, construction, and materials initiatives across hardware, software, and R&D. The role partners with program management, executive leadership, and external stakeholders to scale ICON’s capabilities beyond Earth.

This full-time, on-site position is based at ICON's Austin, TX HQ Campus with responsibility for strategy, execution, and cross-functional leadership across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a related field such as computer, mechanical, electrical engineering, CS, mathematics, physics, aerospace engineering, or material science.
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience with focus on off-planet systems or space robotics.
• Proven experience delivering products with spaceflight or off-planet deployment.
• Experience building and leading senior-level technical teams.
• Strong systems engineering expertise managing complex, multidisciplinary systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and executive communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own ICON’s off-planet systems and space robotics outputs across engineering, R&D, material science, and operations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning robotics, autonomous systems, material science, and construction technologies.
• Collaborate with program management to execute complex, high-risk initiatives.
• Interface with executive leadership, customers, and government partners to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Build and evolve a state-of-the-art research and operations facility supporting off-planet programs.
• Develop long-term R&D roadmaps including resourcing and budgeting.
• Provide strategic guidance to VP- and C-level leadership on off-planet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Robotics

Autonomy

Education

B.S. in STEM fields

Tools

Spaceflight software

Real-time embedded systems

Job description

ICON is seeking a Director of Off-Planet Programs to own and lead space robotics, construction, and materials initiatives across hardware, software, and R&D. The role partners with program management, executive leadership, and external stakeholders to scale ICON’s capabilities beyond Earth.

This full-time, on-site position is based at ICON's Austin, TX HQ Campus with responsibility for strategy, execution, and cross-functional leadership across diverse teams.