Director of Engineering, Stage 1 Forward Module - New Glenn
Location
Greater Seattle Area
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$218,000 - $306,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-14
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and personal leadership to the GS1 Forward Module team.
- Lead the development of internal processes to accelerate the development of flight hardware.
- Collaborate with design, analysis, manufacturing, quality, and integration engineers to implement hardware and requirements.
- Coordinate and review production drawings for components and assemblies.
- Manage roles, responsibilities, and accountability for team members.
- Oversee department budgets, staffing levels, and performance evaluations.
- Lead and coordinate external suppliers, including reviewing deliverables and negotiating contracts.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience managing technical teams and leading functional groups.
- 5+ years of industry experience in pressurized fluid system design and development.
- Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves and pressurized hardware.
- Preferred: 10+ years of experience in design and testing of aerospace systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD programs and Finite Element Analysis tools.
- Hands-on experience building and testing complex mechanical assemblies.
