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Senior Engineering Director

Lumicity
Pomona, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Job Title : Senior Engineering Director

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Job Type : Full-time, On-site, Relocation Assistance

Overview :

Join an innovative New Space client that is on the forefront of aerospace technology! We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Leader to spearhead multiple engineering disciplines within our rapidly growing organization. In this senior leadership role, you will lead the design and development of vehicle designs and reentry systems for a next-generation hypersonic vehicle—a unique opportunity to guide a talented team through architecture, development, and production of a clean-sheet vehicle design.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage and inspire a highly skilled engineering team to achieve successful vehicle design and development.
  • Lead the design and development of cutting-edge aerospace systems, with a key focus on flight testing, primary structures, aerodynamics, GNC, and thermal protection.
  • Oversee the complete lifecycle of the vehicle, including simulation and analysis, production, and testing phases.
  • Drive strategic technical decision-making for innovative program-level designs.

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
  • 10 years of engineering experience, with substantial senior management expertise.
  • 5 years in vehicle design, aerodynamics, and advanced flight technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and successfully deliver aerospace projects from concept to production.
  • Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and testing aerospace vehicles, particularly in hypersonic, supersonic, or reentry applications.
  • Expert-level understanding of hypersonic programs, including CFD, aerodynamics, and thermal analysis.
  • Proven experience leading teams in lofting OMLs and topology optimization for aerodynamic vehicles.
  • Familiarity with wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic testing processes.
  • Strong background in both requirements definition and CFD, with active involvement in the full design process.
  • Proficiency in topology optimization and vehicle design, with significant experience in shaping and molding aerodynamic structures.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Advanced degree in a related field.
  • Experience establishing and directing an engineering team from the ground up.
  • Ideal Candidate : We are looking for a visionary leader who excels in leading multidisciplinary teams, combining deep technical expertise with hands-on involvement to deliver innovative, high-performance systems from concept to production. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of aerospace innovation while addressing exciting technical challenges. If you're ready to lead groundbreaking projects, apply ASAP!

    ITAR : Must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as : any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (

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