Director

Cimarron Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead a high-performance team developing human-rated spacesuit and spacecraft electrical systems for space missions.

You will set the strategic vision, ensure design governance, and coordinate across EVA and space infrastructure programs with NASA and commercial partners. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and mission assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with NASA programs and human-rated systems requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership of large multidisciplinary teams in aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering organization.
• Mentor leadership bench and succession planning.
• Set strategic vision for Electrical Engineering Center of Excellence.
• Enforce unified engineering standards and governance.
• Champion design assurance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and mission requirements.
• Oversee full lifecycle of EVA systems and spacecraft electronics.
• Provide technical oversight on complex electrical/avionics designs.
• Drive cross-program coordination to optimize resources.
• Collaborate with NASA centers, customers, and partners.
• Promote digital engineering methods to improve efficiency.

Skills

Electrical engineering leadership

Aerospace industry experience

NASA programs familiarity

Cross-program coordination

Model-based systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

MBSE

Digital engineering

Job description

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 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.
• 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.

• including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more.

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.