Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Highlights

• Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing missile designs.
• Architect product vision for Barracuda programs within Air Dominance and Strike.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication and subsystem/system-level test efforts.

What they offer

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven engineering leader who owns complex programs end-to-end and thrives guiding multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity to deliver critical capabilities to warfighters.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Missile Development or Robotics/consumer electronics
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a senior role leading programs from initial concept through test and delivery
• Experience driving strategic direction and solving complex system optimization under tight constraints
• Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities while aligning technical and programmatic outcomes
• Demonstrated collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the 'why' behind Vehicle and Systems design
• Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems
• Travel up to 25% to customer and test sites
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance