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Auburn University

Director, Space Innovation

🇺🇸 Washington, DC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $242K - $387K

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Director, Space Innovation. The role provides strategic leadership for planning and interdisciplinary research initiatives to advance space development and operations, positioning the University as a key contributor to the national space agenda. This position involves managing teams, developing growth strategies, engaging stakeholders, and advising on academic programs within the space research and technology domain.

Highlights
  • Lead strategic vision and execution for space innovation applied research aligned with the Applied Research Institute’s mission.
  • Supervise and develop space innovation personnel to build high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Develop growth strategies and technical roadmaps addressing emerging sponsor needs and technology gaps.
  • Engage with U.S. Government agencies, industry partners, faculty, staff, and students to promote research collaboration.
  • Lead proposal development, including budgeting and project management, to secure competitive research funding.
  • Develop partnerships with defense and aerospace companies, focusing on technology maturation capacities.
  • Advise university leadership on space-focused academic programs and contribute to curriculum and instruction.
  • Lead conceptualization of a university-wide space program fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Prepare technical reports supporting short-term initiatives and long-range strategic planning.
  • Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree plus 16 years, Master’s plus 12 years, or PhD plus 8 years of relevant experience; security clearance and willingness to travel domestically are mandatory.
  • Salary range is $242,030 to $387,250.

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