Chief Engineer, Space Vehicle

15+ years full lifecycle experience, including leading a vehicle through design, test, and verification

Strong technical leadership and systems architecture experience

Proven leadership in design, analysis, and verification on a major aerospace program

Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to lead technical trades

Demonstrated ability to balance technical rigor with schedule and program realities

Strong systems engineering and technical leadership background across mechanical, electrical, and software domains

Base Salary:

$215,000-$285,000

Equity + Benefits

including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be

determined

The Chief Engineer is part of the Systems Engineering team. In addition to the responsibilities above, as a member of this team, you will:

Have ownership over the technical baseline for the program

Be accountable for program technical budgets

Assists program manager in scope, cost, and schedule decisions

Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to define and document mission objectives, system requirements, and operational concepts.

Translate customer and mission needs into actionable engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic constraints.