Chief Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)
Location
Cedar Park, TX
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-08
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical authority for mechanical hardware decisions.
- Lead cross-disciplinary technical trades impacting vehicle performance and reliability.
- Own mechanical and structural requirements and verification methods.
- Guide analysis methodologies including FEA and classical calculations.
- Drive hardware development and qualification test definition.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Program teams to resolve integration issues.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mechanical engineering teams.
Job Requirements
- B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical/structural design for aerospace systems.
- Proven ability in technical decision-making and design reviews.
- Deep understanding of FEM/FEA and structural mechanics.
- Working knowledge of composite manufacturing methods.
- Strong documentation rigor and configuration control discipline.
- M.S. or PhD in a relevant discipline is desired.
