Director, Space Robotics & Off-Planet Programs

ICON Technology Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Technology Group is seeking a Director of Off-Planet Programs to own and lead robotics, construction, and materials initiatives across hardware, software, and related sciences. This executive role partners with leadership and external stakeholders to scale ICON's space robotics capabilities and off-planet construction efforts from Austin, TX.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, shaping long-term technical vision, and overseeing budgets, resources, and R&D roadmaps.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience with focus on off-planet systems, lunar environments, materials, and/or space robotics.
• Proven experience developing multiple products that have achieved space flight or off-planet deployment.
• Demonstrated success building and leading senior-level technical and engineering teams.
• Strong systems engineering expertise and experience managing complex, multidisciplinary systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner of ICON's off-planet systems and space robotics outputs across engineering, R&D, material science, and operations.
• Lead and scale multidisciplinary teams spanning robotics, autonomous systems, material science, and construction technologies.
• Partner with program management to execute complex, high-risk, multi-disciplinary initiatives.
• Interface with executive leadership, internal stakeholders, customers, and government partners to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Build, operate, and evolve a state-of-the-art research and operations facility for off-planet robotics and construction programs.
• Establish strategic relationships with industry leaders, space agencies, vendors, and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Robotics

Space/off-planet experience

Executive communication

Education

B.S. in a related field

M.S. in Robotics/Systems Engineering

Job description

ICON Technology Group is seeking a Director of Off-Planet Programs to own and lead robotics, construction, and materials initiatives across hardware, software, and related sciences. This executive role partners with leadership and external stakeholders to scale ICON's space robotics capabilities and off-planet construction efforts from Austin, TX.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, shaping long-term technical vision, and overseeing budgets, resources, and R&D roadmaps.