Director, Systems Engineering

Tomorrow.io is a leading weather intelligence and climate resilience platform helping organizations and governments make better decisions in a world of increasing weather volatility. By combining proprietary satellite technology, advanced AI forecasting models, and actionable analytics, Tomorrow.io delivers hyper‑local weather insights that protect lives, strengthen operations, and build climate resilience globally.

Our space program is core to this mission. We are building and operating a weather observation constellation powered by internally developed software‑defined radars — transforming how atmospheric data is captured and used worldwide.

We’re looking for a Director, Systems Engineering. 

The Director, Systems Engineering will lead the technical strategy and system architecture for Tomorrow.io’s space and sensing products, including satellite constellations, radar systems, and integrated weather observation platforms. You will champion cross‑discipline technical excellence and ensure system designs align with mission objectives, operational goals, and customer needs.

You will guide a team of systems engineers while collaborating with hardware, software, product, and mission operations teams to deliver highly reliable and scalable atmospheric sensing systems. Our team is collaborative, driven by purpose, and focused on delivering high‑impact results. We value open communication, mutual accountability, and problem‑solving together across disciplines. As a small, high‑performing group, we support innovation and empower individuals to make meaningful contributions.

The mission of the Director of Systems Engineering is to define and lead the systems engineering vision for Tomorrow.io’s space and sensor portfolio. You will establish and champion systems practices that ensure architectural integrity, traceability, risk management, and alignment across software, hardware, and mission domains. Your work will enable cross‑functional teams to execute on complex system designs and deliver robust, mission‑ready solutions that advance Tomorrow.io’s weather sensing leadership.

As Director of Systems Engineering, you will establish scalable engineering processes, set systems standards, and elevate the quality of designs across the product lifecycle — from concept and requirements through verification and validation. You will collaborate with program leadership to manage technical performance, system‑level trade studies, and interface control. Expected outcomes include system architectures that meet technical and operational targets, early identification and mitigation of risk, and cross‑discipline alignment that accelerates delivery and improves mission success.

• 10–15 years of experience building and leading complex systems, including satellites, radar systems, and integrated sensing platforms.
• Advanced systems architecture and integration skills, designing multi-component systems with architectural integrity across hardware, software, and mission domains.
• Expertise in requirements engineering, traceability management, risk analysis, mitigation planning, and technical trade studies.
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems, payload integration, cloud-based engineering (AWS/GCP), and data pipeline integration.
• Lead through influence across functions and organizational levels in a matrixed environment.
• Strategic thinker able to prioritize effectively in ambiguous, high-stakes situations.
• Clear, adaptive communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Empathetic mentor fostering team development, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and driving accountability, innovation, and cross-functional alignment.

• Define and lead the systems engineering vision for Tomorrow.io’s space and sensor portfolio.
• Establish scalable engineering processes, system standards, and practices to ensure architectural integrity and traceability.
• Drive system-level trade studies, interface control, and risk management to deliver mission-ready, robust solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing systems engineering team while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Collaborate with program leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure technical performance and alignment across hardware, software, and operations.
• Translate complex system designs into actionable requirements and measurable outcomes across the product lifecycle, from concept to verification and validation.
• Shape the future of space-enabled weather intelligence by influencing foundational architectures, processes, and standards.

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. Tomorrow.io  is on a mission to build a special company. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained.

Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Tomorrow.io participates in the E-Verify program in all US states, as required by law.

At tomorrow.io we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay, such as job level, geographic location, and performance, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the organization.This commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive but also fair and just. Anticipated salary range for this role is $215K-$230K subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered/available for certain roles.

Tomorrow.io is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected]

About Tomorrow.io:

Selected by TIME Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies in the World, Tomorrow.io is the world's leading Resilience Platform™. Combining next-generation space technology, advanced generative AI, and proprietary weather modeling, Tomorrow.io delivers unmatched forecasting and decision-making capabilities. Trusted by six of the top ten Fortune 500 companies, Tomorrow.io empowers organizations to proactively manage weather-related risks, opportunities, and enhance operational efficiency. From cutting-edge weather intelligence to real-time early warning systems, Tomorrow.io enables predictive, impact-based action for a safer, more resilient future. Learn more at Tomorrow.io.

Ethos:  Our ethos guides us in everything we do - The people of Tomorrow are here to make an impact, they show true grit, and always put people first.

How we roll: We believe that magic happens when people work together. The People of Tomorrow take ownership with a bias for action. We believe in transparency and directness, putting work before ego, and empathy. The People of Tomorrow have a can-do attitude, are resilient, and curious. They are growth oriented, value people striving to be experts, and love to have fun. Here, your success is achieved by your impact and deliveries and not by the hours you put in. We have flexible hours and unlimited vacation days policy. The People of Tomorrow show empathy, mutual respect and work as one diverse team. We grow fast and move faster but we always see people first. Each person has their own career growth path for we believe that the only way for the company to grow is if you grow.