Ecotal · 14 hours ago
Director of Engineering Services & Vendor Management
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveEcotal is a pioneering company developing next-generation modular nuclear energy systems, and they are seeking a highly skilled Director of External Services. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and managing engineering service providers across multiple disciplines, overseeing vendor relationships and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery.
Information Technology & Services
Hiring Manager
Reece C.
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and engage external engineering services firms to support advanced nuclear projects
Lead negotiations, manage MSAs, fixed-price contracts, and other contractual arrangements
Represent the company’s requirements to engineering teams and ensure external vendors meet performance and quality standards
Build and scale a world-class supplier network capable of supporting rapid deployment of modular nuclear systems
Manage vendor performance, risk, and cost to support strategic and operational goals
Qualification
Required
Proven experience with engineering or technical service vendors, especially in hardware, manufacturing, or aerospace
Track record in high-growth, startup, or frontier tech environments where ambiguity and ownership are key
Strong contractual and negotiation experience, including MSAs and fixed-price agreements
Comfortable leading external service engagements where scope is not fully defined, driving clarity and execution
Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills with internal engineering and project teams
Company
Ecotal
We help build companies that save the planet.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase