Spacecraft Integrated Systems Chief Engineer
Core
Technical authority for spacecraft integrated systems across the full lifecycle, ensuring product integrity and mission success for complex spaceflight programs.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Spacecraft Integrated Systems)
Builds
Mission-critical spacecraft and spaceflight systems for government, commercial, and defense customers
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, spacecraft architecture, requirements management, integration, verification, validation, mission assurance, multidisciplinary team leadership, technical strategy, product lifecycle management, risk management, configuration management, trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
Chief Engineer or equivalent leadership experience, spacecraft integration, satellite systems, avionics, flight controls, guidance and navigation, propulsion, payload integration, NASA/DoD standards knowledge, active security clearance
Technologies
Spacecraft integration, satellite systems, avionics, flight controls, guidance and navigation, mission systems, propulsion, payload integration
Responsibilities
Serve as technical authority for spacecraft integrated systems across all lifecycle phases; lead large multidisciplinary engineering initiatives; establish and maintain technical standards; provide technical leadership in architecture and system integration; own and approve critical technical decisions and documentation; lead technical reviews and risk assessments; serve as primary technical advisor to customers and leadership; mentor engineers and technical leaders
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
