Deputy Chief Engineer
Core
Lead technical execution and ensure integrity of a next-generation missile defense program, including autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors.
Role type
Senior IC Deputy Chief Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Missile Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Aerospace systems engineering, multidisciplinary team leadership, configuration management, requirements traceability, verification processes, systems integration, avionics, structures, propulsion, GNC
Preferred skills
Prior Chief Engineer or IPT Lead experience on missile defense programs, government technical authority interfacing, rapid prototyping scaling
Technologies
Avionics, Structures, Propulsion, GNC
Responsibilities
Support Chief Engineer in maintaining technical integrity of the missile defense program, lead integrated design reviews and risk boards, ensure interfaces between major subsystems are technically sound, mentor discipline leads and enforce engineering rigor, balance technical schedule and cost trade-offs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic alignment