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Chief Engineer (Interceptors)

Impulse· Programs
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Redondo Beach$220k - $260kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Technical authority responsible for architecture, development, and mission success of next-generation national security space systems. Leads end-to-end technical direction of a high-performance interceptor platform with a focus on reliability, responsiveness, and operational constraints.

Responsibilities

  • Own the system architecture and technical baseline across the full program lifecycle
  • Lead cross-functional technical trade studies and major design decisions to optimize performance, reliability, manufacturability, schedule, and cost
  • Maintain deep understanding of all subsystems, interfaces, operational concepts, and mission objectives
  • Drive the program technical roadmap in partnership with subsystem leads and subject matter experts while balancing performance, reliability, schedule, risk, and cost
  • Establish and uphold a high standard of engineering rigor, technical discipline, and configuration control throughout development and operations
  • Identify technical, operational, and programmatic risks early and develop mitigation strategies to ensure mission success
  • Define and oversee vehicle-level readiness and certification processes, including major design reviews, test readiness reviews, and mission readiness activities
  • Serve as the primary technical authority for the program with customers, government stakeholders, launch providers, and external partners
  • Lead resolution of major anomalies and technical issues, driving root cause investigations and corrective actions through closure
  • Champion continuous improvement across vehicle design, production, testing, operations, and organizational processes

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in the spacecraft domain
  • 5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams or managing large-scale technical programs
  • Proven track record of managing hardware programs through the full lifecycle
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills in fast-moving technical environments
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related field

Skills

Required:System architectureTechnical leadershipRisk management

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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