Our client is currently seeking a Full-Time Director of Space Systems to lead the development, integration, and deployment of our next-generation commercial Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). You will be responsible for building and managing a world-class space engineering team, driving the full lifecycle of our LEO PNT satellite development-from initial design trades and prototype development to manufacturing, testing, and operational deployment. In this role, you will oversee system architecture, ensure manufacturability at scale, and coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and government stakeholders to achieve mission success. Additionally, you will cultivate a data-driven, results-oriented engineering culture while implementing efficient cross-functional communication systems. As an early leader in a rapidly growing company, this position offers significant upward mobility and an opportunity to shape the future of space-based PNT solutions.
Responsibilities -
Build and Lead a World-Class Team - Attract, recruit, and retain top-tier space systems engineers to develop cutting-edge satellite technology.
Lead Supply Chain Partnerships and Relationships - Ensure TrustPoint secures and retains top tier spacecraft bus and component suppliers and vendors.
Drive Full Lifecycle Development - Own the end-to-end design, testing, manufacturing, and deployment of TrustPoint's next-generation LEO PNT satellites, ensuring rapid prototyping and operational readiness.
Execute on System Architecture and Integration - Lead initial design trades, prototype development, subsystem integration, and mission operations for both demonstration and full-scale satellite deployments.
Optimize for Manufacturability, Scalability, and Operational Automation - Develop strategies to enable mass procurement/production of low-SWaP, cost-effective microsatellite payloads and systems while ensuring mission reliability and performance. In coordination with Ground and Mission Ops leads, ensure design for autonomous operations.
Coordinate Space Missions Across Stakeholders - Work across internal teams, external partners, government stakeholders, and suppliers to align mission goals and execution timelines.
Foster a Data-Driven, Results-Oriented Culture - Implement rigorous test methodologies, performance validation frameworks, and operational feedback loops to continuously improve system capabilities.
Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish streamlined communication and processes across software, hardware, payload, and operations teams to accelerate system development and deployment.
Qualifications - B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred).
Required Skills - 10+ years of experience in satellite system development, integration, and operations, including leadership roles.
Preferred Skills - Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, particularly in space technology. Hands-on experience with GNSS, RF payloads, or PNT technologies. Strong background in satellite mission planning, operational readiness, and anomaly resolution. Familiarity with DoD, NASA, or commercial spaceflight standards and regulatory compliance. Active U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one.