Head of Spacecraft Systems Engineering

ExoTerra Resource LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

ExoTerra Resource LLC in Colorado is seeking a Director, Spacecraft Systems Engineering to lead the engineering division as Technical Authority. You will set technical standards, ensure designs meet requirements, and grow a team of functional managers who deliver.

You will represent engineering to customers, present complex technical information, and ensure deliverables meet both company and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of aerospace engineering experience, including spacecraft systems engineering.
• Experience leading and managing technical teams.
• Proven experience with systems engineering and requirements verification.
• Experience performing trade studies across multiple systems.
• Experience developing and verifying requirements and risk management.
• Experience with customer presentations and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own technical quality: act as Technical Authority, review designs and maintain standards.
• Lead the engineering organization: hire, set expectations, conduct reviews, and provide direction.
• Represent engineering to customers: present technical information and ensure deliverables meet standards.

Skills

Spacecraft systems engineering

Propulsion knowledge

Power electronics

Control systems

Structural design

Managing technical teams

Systems engineering processes

Trade studies

Requirements development & verif.

Risk management

Customer presentations

People management

Job description

ExoTerra Resource LLC in Colorado is seeking a Director, Spacecraft Systems Engineering to lead the engineering division as Technical Authority. You will set technical standards, ensure designs meet requirements, and grow a team of functional managers who deliver.

You will represent engineering to customers, present complex technical information, and ensure deliverables meet both company and customer expectations.