Propulsion Systems Chief Engineer
Core
Technical leadership for advanced propulsion and actuation products across the full lifecycle from concept to production and sustainment.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion systems chief engineer
Builds
Mission-critical aerospace and defense propulsion and actuation systems
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Systems engineering, requirements management, risk management, design assurance, product development, lifecycle support, technology strategy, multidisciplinary team leadership, regulated environment compliance
Preferred skills
Propulsion/actuation subject matter expertise, Chief Engineer/Technical Director experience, customer-facing government program support
Technologies
Propulsion systems, actuation systems, aerospace systems, controls
Responsibilities
Serve as technical authority for propulsion system products and programs, ensure product integrity throughout the lifecycle, lead execution of large complex engineering programs, develop and execute technology roadmaps, approve technical content and design decisions, provide final technical disposition for field issues, lead internal technical reviews, collaborate cross-functionally, mentor engineering talent, balance technical risk and cost
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership