Chief Engineer, Space Payloads
Core
Lead the design, development, and integration of next-generation space-based electro-optical sensor systems for national security and defense missions.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Space Payloads)
Builds
Space-based electro-optical and infrared sensor systems for DoD and Intelligence Community customers
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Systems engineering, hardware design, software integration, test & sustainment, risk management, stakeholder management, proposal development, technical leadership, MBSE, classified environment work
Preferred skills
Space mission support, payload integration, EO/IR/radar/hyperspectral sensor technologies, command & control systems, CONOPS development, data exploitation, ATR, multi-disciplinary engineering leadership
Technologies
Electro-optical systems, Infrared systems, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering
Responsibilities
Own technical baseline for programs, lead critical reviews, shape system architecture, guide execution, champion engineering excellence, manage risk & opportunity, engage with stakeholders, support growth, mentor the next generation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight