Integrated Product Team Lead

Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) is an innovative space and defense technology company offering flexible, cost-effective solutions, including satellite manufacturing and technology integration, AI-driven space-based data solutions, mission planning and management operations, AI/ML products and services, and space and defense hardware manufacturing. With its mission of Space Access Reimagined, Sidus Space is committed to rapid innovation, adaptable and cost-effective solutions, and the optimization of space system and data collection performance. With demonstrated space heritage, including manufacturing and operating its own satellite and sensor system, LizzieSat, Sidus Space serves government, defense, intelligence, and commercial companies around the globe.

Strategically headquartered on Florida's Space Coast, Sidus Space operates a 35,000-square-foot space manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility and provides easy access to nearby launch facilities. But it's our people who truly set us apart. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and agility, empowering our team to innovate and evolve in a rapidly changing industry. Join us at Sidus Space to be part of something extraordinary and help shape the future of space access!

Job Summary

The Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of high reliability hardware and electrical systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, cross functional coordination, and full life-cycle engineering expertise.

The selected candidate will work onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary IPT focused on subsystem and component development, verification, and production activities. Oversee technical progress, risk, schedule, and cost to ensure successful execution.
• Communicate program status to Engineering Management and Program Management, including updates on technical development, program health, risk management, schedule performance, and cost reporting.
• Provide technical support for business development efforts, including white papers, RFIs, RFPs, and customer-facing technical presentations.
• Support engineering teams with procurement of equipment, materials, and services; interface with vendors and customers to ensure technical and schedule alignment.
• Mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and team performance.
• Treat all coworkers with respect and dignity ensuring a collaborative culture is continually developed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Experience with full scope engineering development
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 for communication and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated engineering leadership with a track record of mentoring team members and driving strong technical outcomes.
• Strong systems engineering background-comfortable owning requirements, leading trade studies, defining interfaces, and guiding verification efforts.
• Experience managing full product lifecycles for complex systems that blend electrical, mechanical, and software elements.
• Skilled in project scheduling and familiar with tools like MS Project.
• Background in spacecraft systems design, especially electrical power systems and space environment considerations.
• Experience developing and executing acceptance and qualification tests for spaceflight hardware.
• Familiar with modern PCB design workflows (schematics, layout, testing, manufacturing).
• Working knowledge of key electrical engineering domains such as power electronics, high speed digital design, and RF circuits.
• Working knowledge of embedded systems development, with emphasis on Linux-based platforms, device drivers, and hardware/software integration.
• Familiar with major engineering tools including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Altium, Cadence, HFSS, MATLAB, and configuration management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing or walking on hard surfaces
• Ability to travel <10%
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Total Rewards and Perks

At Sidus Space, we ask a lot of our team members, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to a competitive salary, a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE, we offer a lot of perks, including:

• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick days) and 11 paid holidays
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and other social events

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen
• To conform to U.S. Government 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.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Sidus Space's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at people@sidusspace.com