Chief Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)
Location
Cedar Park, TX
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-03
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical authority and approver for mechanical hardware decisions.
- Lead cross-disciplinary technical trades impacting vehicle performance and reliability.
- Own mechanical and structural requirements and compliance evidence.
- Guide analysis methodologies and approve reports.
- Drive hardware development and qualification test standards.
- Partner with teams to resolve production issues and ensure integration-ready hardware.
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering teams.
Job Requirements
- B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical and/or structural design for aerospace systems.
- Demonstrated experience in owning technical decisions 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.
