Chief Engineer, Aerospace Systems & Strategy

Paycom; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Time-Off

Health coverage (PPO/HDHP)

Dental

Job summary

AeroTEC is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering department at the Seattle site, aligning technical strategy with business goals and guiding a multi-disciplinary team through design, analysis, testing, and certification processes. This senior role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on mentorship across structures, systems, avionics, software, and testing disciplines.

The Head of Engineering will drive resource planning, budget oversight, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Engineering field.
• 15+ years of Aerospace Engineering or Flight Test field experience.
• 5+ years in leadership positions.
• Experience leading multiple teams in varied groups.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s technical strategy.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team across disciplines.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
• Implement agile methodologies to optimize workflow.
• Drive continuous improvement of software development lifecycles.

Skills

Aerospace Eng

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace

Job description

AeroTEC is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering department at the Seattle site, aligning technical strategy with business goals and guiding a multi-disciplinary team through design, analysis, testing, and certification processes. This senior role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on mentorship across structures, systems, avionics, software, and testing disciplines.

The Head of Engineering will drive resource planning, budget oversight, and