Director of Engineering

May 5

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Hydrosat

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Helping Earth manage its most valuable resource: water.

Aerospace • Big Data • Agriculture • Space • Satellite Imagery

11 - 50

💰 $5M Seed Round on 2021-11

Description

• Lead the design, development, integration, testing and operations of Hydrosat’s Earth observation satellite constellation • Manage constellation development project goals and contribute to the technology roadmap • Establish and maintain effective engineering processes • Develop relationships with contractor partners and ensure on-time, high quality delivery against requirements • Support a team of hardware and software engineers, including resource planning, hiring, professional development, and mentorship • Lead complex technical projects by example, providing suggested approaches, design guidance, and reviews • Work closely with program and product management to ensure objectives, priorities, and acceptance criteria are well understood • Prepare and present project status reports, technical findings, and strategic recommendations to senior management • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and suppliers, to support project goals and business development efforts • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements • Constantly optimize the happiness and productivity of a remote team through clear communication and feedback

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen • Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or imaging science • 10+ years of systems engineering experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role • Demonstrable experience leading multiple teams developing integrated systems • Extensive knowledge of spacecraft and Earth observation instrument design, development, and testing methodologies • Experience operating space systems for Earth observation • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the aerospace industry • Demonstrable experience growing and mentoring teams • Strong first principles thinking and decision making • Strong team player with demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive execution

Benefits

• Employee Equity • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental • Flexible Time Off • Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave • 401K Matching