Director, Satellite Engineering
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$189,000 - $268,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-06-04
Responsibilities
- Own technical authority for the satellite bus design — architecture decisions, make/buy, test philosophy
- Manage and grow the engineering team: electronics, thermal, GNC, power, structures, flight software, simulation
- Drive the engineering schedule — all avionics box development timelines hit their marks
- Run design review technical content (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR)
- Define the test strategy for all components and vehicle-level work
- Coordinate with the solar array, electric propulsion, and Haven-1 avionics/software teams
- Manage engineering headcount — hiring and team development
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or other hardware-intensive industries
- 5+ years of engineering management experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Experience leading spacecraft or complex hardware development programs
- Managed teams of 10+ engineers across multiple disciplines
- Experience with fast-paced, small-team hardware development environments
- Familiar with the full box development lifecycle: design, prototype, environmental test, CDR, flight build, ATP/QTP
