Chief Engineer (Interceptors)

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Chief Engineer (Interceptors) Department: Programs: Employment Type: Full Time: Location: Redondo Beach: Compensation: $220,000 - $260,000 / year Description: As the Chief Engineer of Interceptors at Impulse , you will be responsible for owning the technical roadmap and overall mission success of a critical national security program. This role requires an in-depth familiarity with all subsystems and strong sense of ownership through all phases of the lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Own the baseline system architecture and drive cross-group technical trade studies - Be intimately familiar with the entire spacecraft lifecycle, from requirements definition through mission operations - Work closely with subject matter experts across all domains to manage the program technical roadmap - Ensure a high level of engineering and process rigor - Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure high reliability across all systems - Balance schedule, performance, reliability, risk, and cost to achieve the best overall outcome for the program - Define and drive the flight readiness process for the program - Frequently represent Impulse with customers and external parties as...