Director of Engineering – Spacecraft / Colorado, USA

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Colorado, USA

Satellite & NewSpace

Commercial

Engineering

February 12, 2026

About the Role

This is a newly created leadership position within a high-growth NewSpace organisation. The Director of Engineering will provide senior systems-level leadership and technical oversight across multiple robotic spacecraft missions, including active government programmes. The role owns missions end to end, evolves an existing spacecraft baseline into a scalable multi-mission platform, and defines repeatable architectures, interfaces, and processes to support docking, servicing, and reboost missions.

The Company

This organisation develops advanced robotic spacecraft enabling on-orbit servicing, proximity operations, and sustained space activity. Operating in a fast-paced startup environment, the business works closely with government customers on technically complex missions and values humility, technical credibility, and pride in high-quality engineering.

Benefits & Opportunities

Play a critical role in scaling a robotic spacecraft platform into a repeatable, multi-mission architecture.
Lead engineering teams through complex missions involving docking, servicing, and proximity operations.
Work in a high-trust, principles-led environment with real ownership and impact.
Influence long-term technical direction across spacecraft, software, robotics, and systems architecture.
Relocation support is available for candidates moving to Colorado.

Core Requirements

Experience scaling engineering teams or space programmes from early-stage growth.
End-to-end ownership of multiple spacecraft missions, from concept through execution.
An understanding of repeatable and scalable missions is necessary.
Proven ability to mentor and manage engineering teams within complex technical environments.

Interested to know more?
Contact me at gia@neuco-group.com

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