- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Director
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Category
- Engineering
- Role type
- People Manager
- Environment
- Office
- Source
- UKG
Overview
This leadership role involves managing mechanical and aerospace engineering efforts for mission-critical high-altitude balloon systems. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership for mechanical system design, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing project planning and execution, overseeing structural analysis and thermal analysis, preparing technical materials for design reviews, and collaborating with manufacturing and operations teams. The position requires balancing technical leadership with project execution responsibilities, including planning, estimation, staffing, and customer communication. Candidates should have extensive experience developing aerospace or mechanical systems for demanding environments, strong technical judgment, and the ability to align engineering execution with program priorities and business strategy.
