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Job Description

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing a multidisciplinary hardware team and overseeing the full lifecycle of avionics hardware development for spacecraft systems. The role blends people management, technical program leadership, and direct engineering contribution.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership (20%)

Manage a team of 8 (3 mechanical engineers, 5 electrical engineers, and 1 technician)

Lead a cross-functional team responsible for both circuit card and enclosure design

Foster team development, mentorship, and technical growth

Technical Program Management (60%)

Own project roadmaps, budgets, and requirements for spacecraft hardware programs

Act as the technical program manager, driving execution and prioritization

Oversee 12 concurrent projects with lifecycles typically under a year

Hands-On Technical Contribution (20%)

Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance on board-level design

Support engineering test equipment development (20% of engineering effort); 80% of work supports flight hardware

Contribute to requirements gathering, block diagram development, and early-stage product definition

Additional Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor the team responsible for the development of design concepts and architectures for current and future spacecraft

Identify tasks and resources required to meet company objectives and develop schedules for completion

Track progress against schedules and adjust plans as needed

Work with outside vendors and contractors to ensure performance aligns with design requirements and timelines

Contribute directly to hardware development tasks, including circuit design, harness design, and/or systems integration

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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Skills and Requirements

7+ years of experience in full lifecycle hardware design and development

Electrical engineering background with strong board-level design experience

Experience managing engineering teams or technical project leadership

PCB layout and board stack-up design experience

Familiarity with Altium and NX (or similar mechanical/electrical design tools)

Experience with environmental testing (e.g., MIL-STD, harsh environments)

Strong understanding of project management fundamentals (budgets, schedules, requirements)

Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages

Experience with test programs of electrical components to aerospace requirements

Experience with system engineering of electrical and avionics components, and how they integrate into a full launch vehicle system 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams

Experience with small space launch vehicle design, development, production, test, and operations

Knowledge of Inventor and/or NX CAD software null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].