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Axiomspace

Director, Electrical Engineering

Houston, TX · On-site

The Director of Electrical Engineering establishes unified standards, processes, and best practices that elevate technical rigor, strengthen crossprogram collaboration, and ensure consistent delivery ...

Garmin

Senior Electrical/Design Engineer - Marine

Olathe, KS · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Design Engineer - Marine at Garmin's U.S. headquarters ... Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years relevant ...

Integra

Director Electrical Engineering

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

DEPENG The Opportunity The Director of Electrical Engineering is responsible for leading the design ... Professional Engineer (PE) License. * Certified Energy Manager (CEM). * Data Center Certified ...

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Reworld

Director, Electrical Engineering

The Director of Electrical Engineering leads the Electrical Design Engineering team and is ... Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States is highly desired. * Six Sigma ...

Ocean Atomics LLC

Marine Electrical Lead

$150K - $235K/yr

Role Summary As Electrical Lead, you lead the engineering of the high-voltage (greater than 1000 V ... Design and validate the marine-to-shore electrical equipment and control protocols that transfer ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for director electrical engineer marine in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Electrical Engineer Marine vs Electrical Engineer Marine?

AspectDirector Electrical Engineer MarineElectrical Engineer Marine
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing projects, teams, and strategic planning in marine settingsTechnical role focused on design, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems on ships or marine structures
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in shipping companies, marine engineering firms, and shipbuilding industriesCommon in maritime operations, shipyards, and offshore industries

The main difference between a Director Electrical Engineer Marine and an Electrical Engineer Marine lies in their responsibilities and seniority. The director typically oversees teams, manages projects, and sets strategic goals, while the electrical engineer focuses on technical design and implementation. Both roles require relevant electrical engineering credentials and industry experience, but the director's role is more leadership-oriented within the marine industry.

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Infographic showing various Director Electrical Engineer Marine job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,091 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Director, Electrical Engineering

Axiom Space

Houston, TX • On-site

Other

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station - a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.
Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Director Electrical Engineering who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Director Electrical Engineering to lead and mature a centralized Center of Excellence that supports Axiom's complex human-spaceflight programs.
The Director of Electrical Engineering establishes unified standards, processes, and best practices that elevate technical rigor, strengthen cross-program collaboration, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, human-rated electrical and avionics systems. They lead multidisciplinary teams across the full engineering lifecycle while ensuring strict compliance with NASA standards, human-rated requirements, and mission assurance expectations. The role is accountable for scaling electrical engineering capabilities across multiple spacecraft and space-infrastructure programs, optimizing resources, and driving organizational knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in spacecraft electrical systems, power systems, avionics, communication architectures, and safety-critical electronics, and partners closely with NASA, commercial customers, and industry stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions. This position blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical insight to advance a world-class electrical engineering organization capable of supporting a complex, multi-mission portfolio.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering organization, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
  • Build and mentor a strong leadership bench, ensuring effective coaching, career development, and succession planning.
  • Set the strategic vision for the Electrical Engineering Center of Excellence aligned with company and program objectives.
  • Establish and enforce unified engineering standards, processes, and best practices across all electrical engineering teams.
  • Champion engineering governance, design assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure all electrical systems and flight hardware comply with industries standards, program requirements, and mission assurance expectations.
  • Oversee the full electrical engineering lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, analysis, integration, verification, validation, and certification.
  • Provide technical oversight and decision authority for complex electrical designs, avionics architectures, power systems, communications, and integrated spacecraft electronics.
  • Drive cross-program coordination to optimize resources, scalability, and organizational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with NASA centers, commercial clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver mission-critical electrical and avionics solutions.
  • Promote adoption of advanced tools, digital engineering methods, and model-based approaches to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in an engineering field preferred, particularly with aerospace or human-spaceflight relevance.
  • 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience within aerospace, spacecraft, or human-rated systems.
  • 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and large multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated success leading engineering organizations in complex, fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement engineering standards, processes, and governance frameworks.
  • Extensive experience working with NASA programs, standards, and human-rated system requirements.
  • Direct involvement in full lifecycle development of electrical flight hardware-from concept through certification and mission readiness.
  • Experience driving cross-program alignment, resource planning, and organizational scaling within a centralized engineering structure.
  • Strong background collaborating with government agencies, high-profile customers, and industry partners on mission-critical systems

Core Skills
  • Passion for space and the mission
  • Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
  • High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
  • Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Accountability
  • Technical Rigor
  • Execution Discipline
  • Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
Requirements
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements
  • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
  • May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
  • Equipment and Machines
  • Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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