Summary: Seeking a Payload Director experienced in designing/architecting communication systems to manage the team integrating payloads onto our High Altitude Platform System (HAPS).

Job Requirements:

Minimum 4 years of experience designing/architecting communication systems

Extensive experience in 4GLTE and/or 5G cellular telecommunications

Prior experience in telecommunication network simulations

Experience with beamforming antenna arrays

Experience in backhaul/downlink development

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with Synthetic Aperture Radars, Hyperspectral Imagers, LiDAR, and aerosol samplers

Familiarity with electro-mechanical positioning systems

Experience in cellular network planning and optimization

Experience with payload design and integration

Satellite or Aerospace industry experience

Job Responsibilities:

Sourcing payloads for stratospheric operation

Managing suppliers and conducting engineer reviews

Liaising with external customers

Supervising a team of approximately 2 - 3 direct reports

Ensuring the team meets deliverables on schedule and within budget

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related STEM discipline

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience

Minimum of 2 years management experience

Minimum of 2 - 4 years project management experience