Chief Engineer V - Team Manager
Core
Autonomous technical leader responsible for end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs by managing large multidisciplinary teams and overseeing complex systems engineering processes.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineering team manager (solid propulsion)
Builds
Controllable solid propulsion systems for strategic defense and space applications
Domain
Defense, national security, and space technology
Required skills
systems engineering, team leadership, project planning, cost management, stakeholder management, technical trade analysis, configuration control, performance appraisal, resource allocation
Preferred skills
rocket motor design and testing, master's degree in engineering
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Primavera
Responsibilities
Direct end-to-end technical lifecycle of programs, lead engineering teams to meet milestones, establish and maintain lean technical scope baselines, act as primary technical spokesperson, drive organizational engineering process improvements, mentor and develop team members, conduct performance appraisals, identify resource needs and participate in hiring
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities