ICON · 17 hours ago
Technical Director, Off-Planet Systems & Space Robotics
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expICON is an innovative company focusing on off-planet systems and space robotics. The Technical Director will lead initiatives in robotics, construction, and materials, shaping the technical vision and execution strategy for off-planet programs while partnering with various stakeholders to drive innovation and operational excellence.
3D PrintingAdvanced MaterialsConstructionMechanical DesignRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as the extreme owner of ICON’s off-planet systems and space robotics outputs across engineering, R&D, material science, and operations
Lead and scale multidisciplinary teams spanning robotics, autonomous systems, material science, and construction technologies
Partner closely with program management to execute complex, high-risk, multi-disciplinary initiatives
Interface with executive leadership, internal stakeholders, customers, and government partners to align technical strategy with business objectives
Build, operate, and continuously evolve a state-of-the-art research and operations facility supporting off-planet robotics and construction programs
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with industry leaders, space agencies, vendors, and critical contractors
Develop long-term R&D roadmaps and strategic plans, including resourcing, budgeting, and technical investment priorities
Provide broad technical and strategic guidance to VP- and C-level leadership on off-planet business objectives, anticipating market, regulatory, and technological factors influencing medium- and long-term success
Lead groups, divisions, and product teams with full accountability for delivery, performance, and outcomes
Oversee and integrate all off-planet initiatives, developing new methods and approaches to solve company-wide technical and operational challenges in space robotics and autonomous construction
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Material Science, or a related field
15+ years of relevant industry experience, with demonstrated focus on off-planet systems, lunar environments, materials, and/or space robotic systems
Proven experience developing multiple products that have achieved space flight or off-planet deployment
Demonstrated success building and leading senior-level technical and engineering teams
Strong systems engineering expertise with experience managing complex, multidisciplinary systems
Excellent interpersonal, executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with autonomous and teleoperated robotic systems in remote or extreme environments
Preferred
M.S. or advanced degree in Robotics, Systems Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field
Experience with spaceflight-rated software systems and software quality processes
Experience with spaceflight-rated hardware, verification & validation (V&V), and mission-critical systems
10+ years of experience developing and shipping real-time embedded and electro-mechanical systems to end customers (ideally in the space industry)
Experience with networked and distributed systems
Strong understanding of autonomy, robotics, and system-level architectural frameworks
Company
ICON
ICON is a construction technology company that uses 3D robotics, software, and advanced materials.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (5)
2022 (11)
2021 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$507.5MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementNorwestNASA
2025-02-14Series C· $56M
2022-02-18Series B· $185M
2021-08-24Series B· $207M
Leadership Team
Jason Ballard
CEO & Co-Founder
Alexander Le Roux
Co-Founder and CTO
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