Engineering Coach – Space Tech Researchers, Director/VP

Mento

Senior Engineering Coach mentoring technical research leaders in space tech, AI/ML, and health tech. Provide coaching through virtual sessions and develop exceptional coaching methodology with ICF certification.

Posted 7/28/2026contractRemote • 🏈 Anywhere in North AmericaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AI/ML, large-scale modeling, and technical research leadership, with a strong focus on coaching and mentoring individuals to advance their careers. Exhibits high emotional intelligence and adaptability in a dynamic startup environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AI/ML ExpertiseTechnical Research LeadershipCoaching and MentoringEmotional IntelligencePhD or Research Publications

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Hard Skills

AI/MLLarge-Scale ModelingComputer ScienceMathematical SciencesTechnical Research

Soft Skills

EmpathySelf-AwarenessCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Mento PlatformMento App

Industry Keywords

Health TechSpace TechResearch OrganizationsStartup Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing 1:1 coaching to Mento members through virtual sessions using the Mento Platform and Tools
Participating in ongoing training sessions to improve coaching abilities and skills
Communicating with members via Mento email or via chat in the Mento App in between sessions
Being an integral member of the Mento coaching community by sharing coaching tools and insights
Acting with kindness, respect, and empathy as an ambassador of the Mento community

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years leading technical research teams either at an AI/ML org, health tech, space tech, or an adjacent organization
Strong technical researcher or engineering manager with expertise in both theoretical and applied AI/ML, large-scale modeling, computer science or mathematical sciences
Research leader with publications, patents, leadership in top research organizations, and/or a PhD are preferred
Dedicate a minimum of 12+ hours per month to coaching at Mento for the next 24+ months
Comfortable working in a constantly-changing startup environment
A person who is self-aware and has a high emotional IQ
Passionate about helping people advance in the workplace to build fulfilling careers and lives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Select bonuses that incentivizes engagement with our membership and community growth on our platform
ICF-certified coach training program to learn Mento’s coaching methodology