Chief Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership and guidance to major space programs, maintaining the technical baseline and ensuring successful execution of complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems/components for national security and space exploration
Domain
Aerospace & Defense
Required skills
Multidisciplinary engineering expertise, technical baseline management, engineering review board chairing, failure analysis and root cause determination, first principles analysis, strategic planning, executive-level communication, industry standards knowledge
Preferred skills
Master's or Ph.D. in engineering/aerospace, aerospace industry experience, innovation in engineering practices, mentorship, program management, strategic roadmap development, external stakeholder management, continuous improvement, thought leadership (publications/patents), professional certifications (PE/PMP)