Director, Space Vehicle Chief Engineers
Core
Senior technical authority leading a team of Chief Engineers to execute next-generation space vehicle programs, setting engineering standards and ensuring high-quality delivery across the portfolio.
Role type
Director of Chief Engineering (Space Vehicle Programs)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Full lifecycle aerospace/space systems leadership, systems engineering (mechanical/electrical/software), technical strategy setting, organizational culture building, cross-program integration management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering, prior Chief Engineer on major defense/classified programs, scaling systems engineering organizations, range certification/test readiness expertise, DoD/NASA standards familiarity
Technologies
Space vehicle design, mission software, interceptors
Responsibilities
Align technical strategy with programmatic objectives, drive consistency in technical baseline management and readiness reviews, calibrate rigor vs. analysis depth, represent engineering function in executive engagements, recruit and grow technical leadership, resolve cross-program integration challenges
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & organizational scaling