Director of Engineering

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Overview:

My exciting New Space client is seeking a dynamic Engineering Leader to head up multiple engineering disciplines within their growing organization. This senior leadership role will lead the design and development of the reentry systems for a next-generation hypersonic vehicle. This is a rare opportunity to lead a clean-sheet vehicle design, guiding a talented team through the architecture, development, and production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a highly skilled engineering team to execute on vehicle design and development.
• Lead the design and development of advanced aerospace systems, focusing on areas such as aerodynamics, thermal systems, structural components, and control mechanisms.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of the vehicle, from simulation & analysis to production & testing.
• Drive technical decision-making and program-level strategy for clean-sheet design.

Required Qualifications:

• ITAR: Must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.
• B.S. degree in related field.
• 10 years of related engineering experience with substantial senior management experience.
• 5 years of experience in vehicle design, aerodynamics, and advanced flight technologies.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing aerospace vehicles, particularly in hypersonic, supersonic, or reentry applications.
• Expert in computational tools (e.g., CFD) and materials for high-speed or reentry systems, including thermal protection and structural design.
• Experience managing delivering projects from concept through production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in related field.
• Experience building and managing an engineering team.

Ideal Candidate: A visionary leader who excels in leading multidisciplinary teams, combining deep technical expertise with hands-on involvement to deliver innovative, high-performance systems from concept to production.

This role offers the chance to shape the future of aerospace innovation while tackling unique technical challenges. If you're ready to lead a groundbreaking project, apply ASAP! ?

ITAR: Must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).