Director of IT

Power the future of Space at Star Catcher

Star Catcher is powering the future of space by building the world’s first orbital energy grid: the Star Catcher Network. Spacecraft connect into the Star Catcher Network and receive conditioned energy via their existing solar arrays, requiring no retrofit to utilize the first true space-based infrastructure. The Star Catcher Network provides power as needed from tens of Watts to tens of thousands of Watts at concentrations from fractions of a Sun of flux to ten Suns of flux. 

The Star Catcher Network enables More Uptime, More Bandwidth, and More Mission.

Join our team of experienced and passionate space innovators driven to transform and expand humanity’s utilization of space. The creation of space-based power infrastructure is as impactful for space missions in the 2020’s and 2030’s as the advent of low-cost launch services was in the 2010’s. We seek individuals who share our passion for enabling people to do more in space and are not afraid to get their hands dirty to make our vision of the future reality.

Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher), located in Jacksonville, Florida, has an immediate opening for a Director of IT. We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to build, secure, and scale our entire technology infrastructure. As we move into our new high-tech facility, the Director of IT will be responsible for everything from foundational networking and cybersecurity to ensuring we meet rigorous aerospace compliance standards (CMMC/NIST). This is a high-impact leadership role that requires a blend of technical "in the trenches" ability and long-term strategic vision.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Strategy: Design and oversee the implementation of the IT roadmap for our new facility, including high-speed networking for our Engineering and Laser Labs.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Lead the company’s efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 compliance. This is mission-critical for protecting our IP and securing future contracts.
• Systems Management: Oversee the administration of all company systems, including Google Workspace/Microsoft 365, ERP systems, and specialized aerospace engineering software (CAD/PLM).
• Facility Tech Integration: Partner with the Operations team to manage IT needs for the 9,560 SF Clean Room, Optical Labs, and Machine Shop, ensuring seamless data flow and security.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Select and manage relationships with ISPs, hardware vendors, and MSPs. Develop and track the annual IT budget to ensure cost-effective scaling.