Job Description
Overview: The company is seeking an experienced Head of Programmes / Head of Projects to lead its technological development efforts, focusing on managing projects and systems engineering. This key leadership position, which reports directly to the CTO and supports the CEO, is pivotal to the success of the UK subsidiary, responsible for driving a range of space-related programmes.
The successful candidate will take the lead on a number of complex projects, overseeing the development of hardware and technologies for applications such as deep-space exploration, lunar surface missions, high-precision Earth observation, robotics, ISRU, and IOS missions. The role will involve managing project timelines from conception to the delivery of functional models, over a period of 2-7 years. The role is based full-time at the company’s new facility, which includes state-of-the-art MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing) resources.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including Mechanical, Design, MAIT, Electronic, Project, Quality, and Analysis engineers.
2. Conduct trade-off studies to determine optimal system architectures and design solutions.
3. Develop and define system architectures, including mechanical, electrical, and fluidic designs, based on detailed technical specifications.
4. Oversee systems engin...