Team Lead - Electron Propulsion Development

ABOUT THE TEAM The Electron Propulsion Development (EPD) team is one of three development teams in the Electron Engineering organisation responsible for the design and development of the Electron launch vehicle. The other two teams are Avionics Development and Vehicle Development, with each development team having their Manufacturing Engineering counterpart(s).
The Electron Propulsion Development team takes on all development activities (design, test, and analysis) associated with the Rutherford and Curie engines, under the overarching goals of increasing performance and reducing cost. The team consists of development engineers with a range of experience level and skill sets. Generally, each engineer is expected to be capable of owning a component or system through its development lifecycle to production implementation & support. This means that the skillset of the team spans systems engineering, design, analysis, build, and test, although each member may have their specializations.
The team works hands-on, often alongside technicians, with development, qualification, and flight hardware. Team members interface regularly with stakeholders across the company, including GNC, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Flight Software, Analysis, and others.
ABOUT THE ROLE The Team Lead – Electron Propulsion Development holds technical responsibility for the Rutherford and Curie engines, whilst managing a team of development engineers striving to increase performance, reduce cost, and mitigate risk.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Developing and executing annual operating plans based on business and department objectives.Setting individual goals for team members and guiding them towards success.Training and mentoring the team based on individual needs and professional paths.Making escalated risk decisions within the propulsion scope.Developing engineering standards both within the immediate team and across the organization.Upholding high company standards for best practice and quality of work.Reviewing and approving drawings, specifications, reports and dispositions across the team.If the above sounds like you apply now!

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