Director of Hardware Engineering
Location
El Segundo, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$172,000 - $253,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-08
Responsibilities
- Inspire and coordinate the hardware engineering team.
- Set technical direction and standards for engineering teams.
- Manage program execution and ensure resource balancing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for tool and process commonality.
- Oversee risk management and approve staffing plans.
- Mentor direct reports and conduct performance reviews.
- Drive process improvement and operational efficiency.
Job Requirements
- 14 years of engineering experience in aerospace defense.
- Experience in spacecraft development and project management.
- Knowledge of satellite systems and hardware engineering design.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
- Preferred experience with agile development processes and data protocols.
- Familiarity with tools like git, JIRA, and confluence.
- Active TC/SCI clearance is a plus.
