CareerPlan

Chief Engineer

Folsom, CARemoteFull-time$190k–$250k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Autonomous technical leader responsible for end-to-end mission success of solid rocket propulsion system programs.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Engineer (Solid Rocket Propulsion)

Builds

Solid rocket motors and propulsion systems

Domain

Defense, National Security, Aerospace

Required skills

Solid rocket motor design, multidisciplinary team leadership, systems engineering, program management, cost/schedule control, stakeholder management, technical presentation, security clearance management

Preferred skills

Leading controllable solid rocket propulsion projects, managing teams of 10+ people, DoD Secret clearance

Technologies

Solid rocket motors, propulsion systems

Responsibilities

Direct end-to-end technical lifecycle of programs, lead cross-functional teams through design reviews and milestones, manage critical path and schedule performance, establish and maintain lean technical scope baselines, serve as primary technical spokesperson for programs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC