Deputy Chief Engineer
Location
Long Beach, CA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$155,000 - $215,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-18
Responsibilities
- Support the Chief Engineer in maintaining overall technical integrity of the missile defense program.
- Serve as acting Chief Engineer when delegated, leading technical reviews and milestone readiness assessments.
- Translate top-level technical direction and risk posture into actionable guidance for subsystem teams.
- Ensure interfaces between major subsystems are technically sound and compatible.
- Drive technical integration across disciplines to maintain system coherence.
- Mentor discipline leads and promote cross-functional problem solving.
- Support the Chief Engineer and Program Manager in balancing technical, schedule, and cost trade-offs.
Job Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering and technical leadership.
- Proven record of leading multidisciplinary teams through full lifecycle development.
- Deep understanding of configuration management and verification processes.
- Strong background in core domains (systems, structures, propulsion, GNC, avionics).
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills.
- U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret clearance.
- Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering is desired.
