Chief Engineer, Space, Defense & National Security

Industrious Ventures; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 290,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Gym memberships (national network)

401(k) match up to 4%

Wellness programs

Employee support resources

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking an Executive Vice President of Engineering for Space, Defense, and National Security to lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization. You will own end-to-end product development, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure alignment with business goals across multiple high-stakes programs.

The role is onsite in Long Beach, CA or Denver Metro, and requires extensive senior leadership experience in aerospace/defense environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in aerospace/defense/high-tech industry.
• 10+ years leading engineering teams and complex programs.
• Experience with modern engineering methodologies.
• Proven track record delivering full lifecycle product development.
• Strong systems-level thinking and architectural oversight.
• Experience scaling engineering teams in fast-growing environments.
• Ability to align technical work with business strategy and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic vision and technical direction for engineering aligned with business goals.
• Lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization with mentoring and design of org structure.
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through delivery and post-deployment support.
• Enforce engineering excellence across design, processes, quality, and operations.
• Oversee product architecture for scalability, reliability, and sustainability.
• Define and manage technical roadmaps aligned with customer needs and market opportunities.
• Collaborate with executives on strategic initiatives and major programs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Product lifecycle management

Systems thinking

Staff growth & mentoring

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Job description

Voyager Technologies is seeking an Executive Vice President of Engineering for Space, Defense, and National Security to lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization. You will own end-to-end product development, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure alignment with business goals across multiple high-stakes programs.

The role is onsite in Long Beach, CA or Denver Metro, and requires extensive senior leadership experience in aerospace/defense environments.