Director

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical & Hospitalization

Vision Care

Preventive Care

401(k) Matching

Educational Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Wellness Program

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a team developing human-rated space systems and EVA hardware. You will guide electrical engineering across mission-critical systems, ensuring design rigor and safety assurance for spaceflight operations.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, governance, and collaboration with NASA centers and industry partners, with full lifecycle ownership from concept to certification.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.
• Background check and drug screening will be conducted.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in aerospace, spacecraft, or human-rated systems.
• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and large teams.
• Experience with NASA programs, standards, and human-rated system requirements.
• Full lifecycle development of electrical flight hardware from concept to certification.
• Experience driving cross-program alignment and organizational scaling.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering organization with accountability and high performance.
• Build and mentor leadership bench with coaching and career development.
• Set the strategic vision for the Electrical Engineering Center of Excellence.
• Establish and enforce unified standards, processes, and best practices.
• Oversee the full EE lifecycle for EVA systems and spacecraft electrical infrastructure.
• Provide technical oversight for avionics, power systems, and integrated spacecraft electronics.
• Drive cross-program coordination to optimize resources and scalability.
• Collaborate with NASA centers, commercial clients, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Promote MBSE and digital engineering to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Engineering leadership

NASA programs experience

Cross-program coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering

Tools

MBSE

Job description

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Posting/External Job Title

Director, Electrical Engineering

Location

Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$175,000.00 - $250,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to support work we have with Axiom Space in Houston, TX.

In this position, you will be responsible for helping to lead a team of highly-skilled engineers to develop the next generation of human-rated Extravehicular Mobility Units (spacesuits) and commercial space infrastructure. This role will lead electrical engineering efforts on mission-critical systems where design rigor and safety assurance directly impact human spaceflight operations and on-orbit activities.

Key Duties :

• Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering organization, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
• Build and mentor a strong leadership bench, ensuring effective coaching, career development, and succession planning.
• Set the strategic vision for the Electrical Engineering Center of Excellence aligned with company and program objectives.
• Establish and enforce unified engineering standards, processes, and best practices across all electrical engineering teams.
• Champion engineering governance, design assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all electrical systems and flight hardware comply with industry standards, program requirements, and mission assurance expectations.
• Oversee the full electrical engineering lifecycle for EVA systems and spacecraft electrical infrastructure, including requirements, architecture, design, analysis, integration, verification, validation, and certification.
• Provide technical oversight and decision authority for complex electrical designs, avionics architectures, power systems, communications, and integrated spacecraft electronics supporting human spaceflight missions.
• Drive cross-program coordination to optimize resources, scalability, and organizational efficiency across EVA and station development programs.
• Collaborate with NASA centers, commercial clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver mission-critical electrical and avionics solutions.
• Promote adoption of advanced tools, digital engineering methods, and model-based approaches to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality in human-rated systems.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education :

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• 10 or more years of progressive electrical engineering experience within aerospace, spacecraft, or human-rated systems.
  • May be reduced with the completion of advanced education.
• 8 or more years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and large multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering organizations in complex, fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement engineering standards, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Extensive experience working with NASA programs, standards, and human-rated system requirements.
• Direct involvement in full lifecycle development of electrical flight hardware from concept through certification and mission readiness.
• Experience driving cross-program alignment, resource planning, and organizational scaling within a centralized engineering structure.
• Strong background collaborating with government agencies, high-profile customers, and industry partners on mission-critical systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education :

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in an engineering field, particularly with aerospace or human-spaceflight relevance.
• Direct experience with spacecraft electrical power systems, avionics integration, or communication architectures.
• Prior experience with EVA systems, extravehicular equipment, or human-rated portable electronics.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering methodologies.
• Track record of implementing organizational process improvements and technical standards that achieved measurable results.

Business Profile :

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits Package including:

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Vision Care
• Preventive Care
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Direct Deposit
• Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program

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