VP, Space Vehicle Engineering

YOUR MISSION

The VP, Space Vehicle Engineering owns the end-to-end technical vision, integrity, and execution of our space vehicle products and programs, from concept and architecture through detailed design, integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations. This role leads a multidisciplinary engineering organization with full accountability for product maturity, technical excellence, and lifecycle performance, sets the long-term vehicle and technology roadmap, and ensures our vehicles are reliable, scalable, high-performing, cost-effective, and delivered on schedule in support of mission and customer commitments. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the technical vision, product roadmap, and end-to-end mission and vehicle architecture across all space vehicle platforms 
• Establish and evolve enterprise-wide design standards, processes and systems that enable the vehicle organization, deploying automation and AI to drive productivity and quality      
• Act as the executive authority for systems engineering, mission integration, and technical risk across the full product and program lifecycle 
• Drive strategy and tactical decision making across multiple products and programs through data.  Establishing delivery and quality KPIs across the engineering function. 
• Make key trade decisions balancing performance, cost, risk, manufacturability, mission assurance, and schedule 
• Champion innovation in mission and vehicle architectures, avionics, RF, propulsion, structures, thermal, and power 
• Establish a rigorous mission assurance framework spanning design integrity, qualification, configuration control, and on-orbit performance 
• Build a culture of ownership, technical accountability, and disciplined execution—we are builders first, leaders always 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline required; Master’s degree desirable but not a substitute for demonstrated experience 
• Proven track record of full program lifecycle ownership, from early concept and architecture through design, integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations and sustainment 
• Demonstrated on-orbit mission experience, including anomaly response, performance assessment, and mission success accountability 
• Extensive experience building, hiring, and leading managers and senior technical leaders across cross-functional engineering organizations 
• 13–15+ years of progressively responsible experience in advanced spacecraft or mission systems development 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $300,000-$375,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 
• Work Location—this role will be fully onsite at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO.
• Work environment—the work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands—the physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite