VP, Satellite Mission Engineering & Strategy

Starfish Space Inc.; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Space is seeking a Vice President of Mission Engineering to steer customer opportunities into executable satellite servicing missions. You will develop engineering work plans, evaluate feasibility, and coordinate across Business Development and Engineering to ensure technical soundness and schedule feasibility.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of Starfish technologies, systems, and aerospace strategies, with a track record of leading complex mission programs in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
• B.S. degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent judgment and first-principles problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering work plans and execution strategies for commercial and government opportunities
• Evaluate and make engineering and program decisions in collaboration with the Business Development and Engineering teams through the full lifecycle of a mission opportunity
• Review and approve mission-related engineering analyses supporting customer commitments
• Review critical customer-facing technical deliverables
• Validate technical scope, schedule, and pricing prior to customer proposals and contract award
• Discuss and coordinate engineering decisions directly with customers

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Excellent judgment and first-principle

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Starfish Space is seeking a Vice President of Mission Engineering to steer customer opportunities into executable satellite servicing missions. You will develop engineering work plans, evaluate feasibility, and coordinate across Business Development and Engineering to ensure technical soundness and schedule feasibility.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of Starfish technologies, systems, and aerospace strategies, with a track record of leading complex mission programs in a fast-paced