Chief Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3)
Core
Lead engineering transformation to accelerate PAC-3 missile production rates through design for manufacturability, testability, and assembly.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Defense Systems)
Builds
PAC-3 missile production systems and manufacturing processes
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Missile Systems
Required skills
Design for manufacturability (DFM), Design for testability (DFT), Design for assembly (DFA), Production systems engineering, Cross-functional team leadership, Engineering change management, Process optimization, Risk mitigation, Supplier collaboration, Technical strategy development
Preferred skills
Advanced degrees in Engineering, 20+ years combined experience, High-rate production environment expertise, Large project management, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Manufacturing tooling, Production systems, Engineering software
Responsibilities
Lead engineering transformation initiatives to accelerate production rates, Drive DFM/DFT/DFA practices, Partner with manufacturing to implement production enhancements, Develop technical strategies for scalability, Identify and mitigate engineering risks, Collaborate with supply chain for material delivery, Lead cross-functional engineering change teams, Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams, Support proposal development and technical reviews, Monitor and report on production rate metrics
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on execution
