Senior Spacecraft Hardware Engineering Lead

InnoForge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

InnoForge, a space technology company in Los Angeles, seeks a Director of Engineering to own the ruggedized microsatellite hardware development from concept to flight. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and dive into mechanical design, hardware development, testing, and issue resolution in high-G environments.

The role requires 8+ years in spacecraft or similar space hardware, with expertise in mechanical systems, GD&T, materials, and CAD tools (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA).

Qualifications

• 8+ years in spacecraft hardware development or related space hardware.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong CAD/engineering analysis skills and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft hardware development from concept through flight.
• Lead system design, analysis, fabrication, integration and qualification.
• Develop hardware for operation in high-G environments.
• Lead technical and design reviews across multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee prototype, development, qualification and flight hardware.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Project management

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

InnoForge, a space technology company in Los Angeles, seeks a Director of Engineering to own the ruggedized microsatellite hardware development from concept to flight. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and dive into mechanical design, hardware development, testing, and issue resolution in high-G environments.

The role requires 8+ years in spacecraft or similar space hardware, with expertise in mechanical systems, GD&T, materials, and CAD tools (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA).