CareerPlan

Deputy Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$191k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing missile designs, fabrication, test, productization, and sustainment for the Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) programs.

Role type

Senior IC Deputy Chief Engineer (Missiles)

Builds

Missile systems and subsystems for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Missiles

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, Troubleshooting remotely deployed systems, Resource planning

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