Mission Assurance Director
EnduroSat
About us
We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.
This is more than a job, it`s a mission
We are making space universally accessible and redefining the possible
We get things done
We take ownership of what we do and we work hard to make a difference
We are fearless
Transparency is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on
We learn from our mistakes
We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves.
What is the role?
We are seeking a highly qualified Mission Assurance Director to be a key player in ensuring the successful execution of satellite missions for commercial, governmental, and academic customers. Your primary responsibility is to uphold the highest standards of mission quality, reliability, and performance for space systems from design to factory through on-orbit operations. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, systems, integration, testing, and customer teams to embed quality assurance practices that deliver dependable space systems and exceed customer expectations.
This role is based in Denver, Colorado or Washington DC, where we are building high-performing and fast-paced organizations. The position will be primarily on-site and in person at the office, with travel visiting our design and production teams in Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Lead overall mission assurance activities throughout the satellite lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, testing, launch, and operations.
Develop, implement, and continuously refine quality assurance processes that ensure high reliability, safety, and mission success.
Serve as a customer advocate for quality and reliability, ensuring program compliance with mission and contractual requirements.
Coordinate and conduct independent technical assessments, design reviews, failure analyses, and risk evaluations.
Identify and mitigate risks early through robust verification and validation planning, failure mode and effects analysis, and fault management strategies.
Drive root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions for anomalies or failures.
Collaborate with systems engineering and product teams to improve test coverage, quality metrics, and product readiness reviews.
Monitor and report mission assurance metrics and KPIs across the company.
Conduct incoming inspections and quality audits of build and integration processes.
Prepare and deliver assurance documentation including quality reports, conformance packages, mission readiness assessments, and launch readiness documentation.
Support regulatory and customer audits, and act as the liaison for technical exchanges related to mission assurance.
Lead internal training initiatives on quality systems, mission assurance best practices, and lessons learned from past missions.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, precision, operational excellence, and customer-focused delivery.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
15 years of experience in space systems including 10+ years of experience in mission assurance, quality engineering, or systems engineering.
Familiarity with quality standards and requirements in commercial and government space sectors.
Proven experience developing, implementing, and improving risk management tools and reliability engineering processes.
Hands-on experience with satellite testing, launch integration, and on-orbit operations.
Six Sigma and other quality management certifications.
Strong understanding of satellite systems and operations and expertise in the typical faults and root causes of spacecraft on-orbit failures
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Proven experience supporting end-to-end space missions, across multiple orbit regimes including LEO and GEO.
Willingness to travel to US and European locations.
Based in the Denver or Washington DC areas, or willing to relocate to either.
US citizen
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Matching 401k plan
Generous team performance-based bonus
Collaboration with EnduroSat offices in Europe
Salary range: $150,000 - $250,000 per year. The state of Colorado requires listing salary details. The salary will likely be within this range although it may differ based on experience level or other factors.
We hope you are as excited about the future of space technology as we are. We look forward to hearing from you!
