CareerPlan

Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Hypersonics)

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$191k2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing missile designs, fabrication, test, productization, and sustainment for hypersonic programs.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Engineer (missile/hypersonics)

Builds

High-speed and hypersonic missile systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Hypersonics

Required skills

Missile development, Robotics, Consumer electronics, Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Software engineering, Program leadership, System optimization, DOD systems experience

Preferred skills

Strategic direction in competitive landscapes, Complex system optimization under tight constraints, Functional capability delivery, Stakeholder collaboration, Vehicle and Systems design rationale, Remotely deployed system troubleshooting

Technologies

Lattice OS, AI, Computer vision, Sensor fusion, Networking

Responsibilities

Lead technical and programmatic execution of missile designs, Own technical and programmatic success of programs, Set up trades for early conceptual designs, Manage detailed design of systems and subsystems, Coordinate fabrication of prototypes and test efforts, Support remotely deployed operations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC