Chief Engineer (Interceptors)

• 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 the technical authority
• Take ownership of anomaly investigations and drive continuous improvement into design, build, test, and operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the spacecraft domain
• 5+ years' of demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical system management
• Proven track record of managing hardware programs through their lifecycle
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• US Citizen and eligible for DoD TS/SCI or TS/SAP U.S. government security clearance

• Direct experience leading an interceptor program or major elements
• 10+ years' of demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical system management
• Hands-on familiarity with systems engineering practices, spacecraft testing, integration processes, and mission operations
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Intimate knowledge of U.S.

of Defense standards and requirements