Job Details
$175,000–$250,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering organization for human-rated Extravehicular Mobility Units and commercial space infrastructure, establishing unified standards, governance, and design assurance across mission-critical systems. Oversee the full electrical engineering lifecycle from requirements through certification, providing technical oversight for avionics architectures, power systems, and spacecraft electronics while managing cross-program coordination with NASA and industry partners. Build a strong leadership bench, foster a culture of accountability, and drive adoption of advanced digital engineering methods to enhance product quality. Requires 10+ years in aerospace electrical engineering and 8+ years in engineering leadership; U.S. citizenship required due to security clearances.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use
- 10 or more years of progressive electrical engineering experience within aerospace, spacecraft, or human-rated systems
- 8 or more years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and large multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated success leading engineering organizations in complex, fast-paced, mission-driven environments
- Proven ability to develop and implement engineering standards, processes, and governance frameworks
- Extensive experience working with NASA programs, standards, and human-rated system requirements
- Direct involvement in full lifecycle development of electrical flight hardware from concept through certification and mission readiness
- Experience driving cross-program alignment, resource planning, and organizational scaling within a centralized engineering structure
- Strong background collaborating with government agencies, high-profile customers, and industry partners on mission-critical systems
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in an engineering field, particularly with aerospace or human-spaceflight relevance
- Direct experience with spacecraft electrical power systems, avionics integration, or communication architectures
- Prior experience with EVA systems, extravehicular equipment, or human-rated portable electronics
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering methodologies
- Track record of implementing organizational process improvements and technical standards that achieved measurable results
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