Director of Engineering

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Director of Engineering leading execution and growth at Scout Space, enhancing space operations through multidisciplinary engineering teams. Fostering collaboration and delivering high-performance sensing systems.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware, flight software, autonomy, and mission systems engineering
Drive execution of complex space payload programs and architecture decisions from concept through design, integration, test, launch, and on-orbit operations
Coordinate closely with the executive team on product, program management, and business development to align the engineering team and execution with customer needs, mission objectives, and company roadmap
Establish and enforce engineering processes, standards, and best practices to ensure high-quality, flight-ready systems
Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Support proposal efforts, including technical strategy, architecture definition, and programmatic inputs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or related high-reliability engineering environments
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex hardware/software systems
Demonstrated experience delivering space systems (payloads, spacecraft, or related subsystems) from concept to operations
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems engineering, including integration across hardware, software, and operations
Experience with space-based sensing systems, optical payloads, or autonomy/AI-driven systems is highly preferred
Proven ability to manage technical risk, schedules, and cross-functional dependencies in fast-paced environments
Experience working with U.S. Government customers and programs
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
Wellness Stipend
Work From Home Stipend
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability plans
Commuter Benefit
Education Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Aerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceSpace Systems EngineeringIntegrationSpacecraft SystemsOptical PayloadsAutonomyAI-driven Systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationAccountabilityInnovationContinuous ImprovementTechnical Risk ManagementProgram ManagementBusiness Development

Certifications

TS/SCI Clearance