Chief Engineer, Host Vehicle
Core
Lead technical execution and system integration for a next-generation missile defense host vehicle, ensuring alignment with mission success criteria.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (missile defense/aerospace)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Defense / Missile Defense / Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, risk management, design assurance, cross-functional team leadership, requirements management, verification, trade studies, interface control, failure analysis
Preferred skills
Missile defense program experience, space vehicle program experience, advanced degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering
Technologies
Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Software systems
Responsibilities
Architect solutions for challenging mission sets, lead multi-disciplinary teams through design to fielding, drive design and technical readiness reviews, manage technical baselines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight