Senior Director of Vehicle Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor managers across the mechanical, thermal, and propulsion teams to ensure high morale and productivity
• Scale the engineering team by recruiting, training, and developing top-tier talent across multiple disciplines
• Develop and execute a long-term technical roadmap to solidify market leadership
• Navigate complex technical trades and direct the development of innovative product offerings
• Oversee program execution, including the management of cost, risk, and schedule for multiple projects
• Drive teams to deliver high-quality, reliable, and efficient systems on schedule
• Represent the company and its programs to external stakeholders, including customers, regulators, and investors

Requirements

• 10+ years of technical experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• 3+ years of experience as a manager of managers
• Experience working on at least one integrated vehicle (e.g., spacecraft, aircraft, or car)
• Proven track record driving a fast-moving, delivery-focused new product development program
• Experience with program planning, schedule development, and resource planning
• Experience scaling an engineering team
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical degree
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green-Card Holder

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or former security clearance
• Experience working on U.S. Government programs

Benefits

• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, we design, build, and operate our satellites from our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.