Integrated Product Team Lead

ExoTerra is a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. The company develops Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites, and launch vehicle upper stages. We have been awarded multiple propulsion module and satellite contracts.

Job Summary

ExoTerra is a rapidly growing small business specializing in Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) Modules. We are seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead to integrate across program lifecycle activities and to provide coordination of products for our programs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor Engineering Drawing Lists (EDLs) and coordinate with team to keep updated
• Communicate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requests and coordinate review board meetings and implementation
• Project lead signoff on product
• Communicate design requirement impacts to necessary teams
• Understand and track procurements, including long lead items (LLIs)
• Monitor Bill of Materials (BOMs)/EDL and coordinate between design and supply chain
• Identify and elevate issues with parts on hand from a cross-project perspective
• Work with schedulers backwards to identify need dates and procurement dates
• Work with production planners to identify and maintain cadence of part deliveries and secondary ops procurements
• Track and monitor product build cadence
• Identify required staffing (i.e., technician and mechanical engineers) and coordinate with production team to meet delivery requirements
• Secure need dates from PMs/schedulers/planners and work backwards to identify Manufacturing Order (MO) cadence for builds, kitting, inventory transfers
• Allocate builds to programs in the right cadence to meet need dates
• Non-conformance (NC) oversight – inform quality of needed NC and communication to customer; coordinate needed info from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Track and monitor test cadence – (duration/capacity vs. programmatic needs), resolve issues with stakeholders
• Identify required staffing to support testing operations
• Coordinate test data trending and understand 'in-family' data for each test on a product
• Define requirements for integration into module or next higher assembly and coordinate implementation with stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to think outside of the box
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience managing budget and schedule preferred
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• 5-10 years of experience with spacecraft engineering, design, development, AI&T, or product management
• Experience with spacecraft power and propulsion systems a plus

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical Project Management, or Manufacturing

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office environment
• Able to meet program deadlines and occasional schedule flexibility

Export Control / Compliance Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Competitive salary range: $130,000 – $170,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

ExoTerra offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package and various other benefits. When you join our team, you're not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ExoTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.