Chief Aerospace Engineering Leader

Aerotec,-LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Job summary

AeroTEC is seeking a Head of Engineering in Seattle to lead a multidisciplinary engineering department across structures, systems, software, and testing. You will shape technical strategy, mentor teams, and drive initiatives from concept through certification, while aligning with business goals.

The role emphasizes scaling capabilities, resource deployment, and KPI-driven leadership, with significant travel and a close collaboration with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Engineering related field.
• 15+ years of Aerospace Engineering or Flight Test field experience.
• 5+ years in leadership positions.
• Experience leading multiple teams in varied groups.
• Experience with managing a project to completion.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s technical strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure scalability, security, and robustness of engineering solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Lead large teams across disciplines and manage staffing and KPIs.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects with budgets and timelines.
• Identify and address bottlenecks to improve productivity and time-to-market.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Sales/Marketing, Operations, HR.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or engineering

Job description

AeroTEC is seeking a Head of Engineering in Seattle to lead a multidisciplinary engineering department across structures, systems, software, and testing. You will shape technical strategy, mentor teams, and drive initiatives from concept through certification, while aligning with business goals.

The role emphasizes scaling capabilities, resource deployment, and KPI-driven leadership, with significant travel and a close collaboration with executive leadership.