Director, Off-Planet Robotics & Construction

ICON Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Director, Off-Planet Programs to own and drive our space robotics, construction, and materials initiatives across hardware, software, and R&D. You will shape long-term vision and execution strategy, partnering with the executive team to scale capabilities beyond Earth.

The role is a full-time, on-site position at ICON's Austin, TX campus. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage high-risk, multi-disciplinary programs, and build strategic relationships with partners and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a technical field (engineering or related).
• 15+ years in off-planet systems, lunar environments, space robotics, or related areas.
• Proven track record delivering products with space flight or off-planet deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead ICON’s off-planet robotics, construction, and materials initiatives.
• Lead and scale multidisciplinary engineering teams across hardware, software, and R&D.
• Interface with executive leadership, stakeholders, and government partners to align strategy with business goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Systems engineering

Robotics

Stakeholder mgmt

Autonomous systems

Teleoperation

Education

B.S. in engineering

M.S. in Robotics

Space systems knowledge

Tools

RTOS

Embedded systems

Networked systems

Job description

ICON is seeking a Director, Off-Planet Programs to own and drive our space robotics, construction, and materials initiatives across hardware, software, and R&D. You will shape long-term vision and execution strategy, partnering with the executive team to scale capabilities beyond Earth.

The role is a full-time, on-site position at ICON's Austin, TX campus. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage high-risk, multi-disciplinary programs, and build strategic relationships with partners and