Head of Engineering (M/F)

Job description

At ThrustMe , we design and manufacture innovative electric propulsion systems that actively fly in space. Our technologies enable satellites to manoeuvre; extend their lifetime, fly in formation, maintain precise orbits, change orbit, avoid collisions, and finally deorbit safely at end of life. We are a key pillar of sustainable and reliable space operations . ThrustMe is now in a scale-up phase , with the industrialisation and production scaling of our first product lines and the development of new, groundbreaking solutions for the industrial space era. In this context, we are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and strengthen engineering excellence across the company. This role sits at the heart of ThrustMe’s technical leadership and reports directly to the CTO . Your role: As Head of Engineering , you are responsible for all engineering activities that transform validated concepts into robust, flight-ready products. The Research & Innovation (R&I) team develops and validates proof-of-concepts and new technologies. These are then transferred to Engineering, which is responsible for turning them into qualified, reliable products, ready to be handed over to the Product team...