New job openings in Mojave, CA

Mojave, CA 93501

Posted: 01/05/2021 Employment Type: Direct Industry: Engineering Job Number: 82716

Job Description

The scope of the engineering manager position includes:

Working across Clientsprograms, including the new vehicle (Xogdor) build, MOWs program, technology development and testing programs, and VTVL terrestrial testbed flights
Coordinating with leadership team on staffing allocation and resources
Being a technical contributor to challenging engineering problems
Providing engineering expertise and leadership
Providing mentorship and guidance to the technical team

Duties & Responsibilities:

Coordinate resources across the technical team to ensure projects meet internal and external deadlines as well as stay on budget
Perform one-on-one meetings with direct reports
Assist with management of schedule, projects, and resources using Smartsheets
Work closely with the CTO, Chief Engineer, and second Engineering Manager to meet program goals
Assist with and contribute to project planning, proposals, and scoping business opportunities
Must be able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic highly technical environment
Will have a large impact on many programs, especially the lunar mission

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience leading a technical team in aerospace, ideally spacecraft but not required.
Innovative and open to helping create a Cislunar economy - passionate about space
Understands what is needed for high-quality spaceflight systems - and also what is not needed.
Experience with the complete lifecycle of spacecraft development: design, build, test, and fly.
15+ years experience in aerospace engineering
Experience with startups or new space companies
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field
Excellent communications skills
Strong work ethic and intrinsic motivation