CHIEF ENGINEER, HOST VEHICLE

True Anomaly
Full-time
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
$215,000-$285,000
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

True Anomaly is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Engineer to lead the technical execution of a next-generation missile defense program. This role involves architecting solutions for challenging mission sets, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring alignment with system-level objectives and mission success criteria.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution of a missile defense program
  • Serve as top technical authority for the host vehicle
  • Manage engineering performance and risk
  • Lead teams through design, development, analysis, test, and fielding
  • Ensure vehicle architecture aligns with objectives
  • Drive design and technical readiness reviews
  • Manage technical baseline and design assurance

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience delivering aerospace subsystems/vehicles
  • Ability to balance technical rigor with schedule
  • Strong systems engineering and technical leadership
  • Background in systems engineering practices
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • U.S. Citizenship and DoD Secret clearance eligibility

Benefits

  • No benefits