Chief Engineer, Space Systems Leader

Pace Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); Híbrido; USD 199.000 - 274.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sierra Space in Centennial, CO seeks a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across major programs, maintaining the technical baseline and overseeing the design, development and testing of systems.

The role requires multidisciplinary expertise, a track record leading large projects, and strong communication with executives; a master's/PhD and professional certifications are preferred to advance program success.

Formación

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +14 yrs experience).
• Typically requires 16+ years of related experience.
• Multidisciplinary engineering expertise and subject matter expert for a single program of significance.
• Demonstrated experience leading significant projects, interacting cross-functionally, and driving engineering decisions.
• Demonstrated use of first principles to plan and execute required analysis for a program life cycle.
• Experience acting as a technical advisor, providing expert guidance and recommendations on complex engineering projects, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibility.
• Upholds and models company values; ability to hold others accountable to values.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Able to build strategy; identify and implement the steps needed to execute strategy across programs.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical leadership to major programs, ensuring successful technical execution and maintaining the baseline.
• Chair program Engineering Review Boards and Failure Review Boards to capture changes and determine root causes.
• Oversee design, development, and testing of systems and components; advise across programs.
• Translate technical strategies into executable plans and drive innovation while engaging executive leadership.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

First principles analysis

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering

Herramientas

PE licensure

PMP certification

Descripción del empleo

Sierra Space in Centennial, CO seeks a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across major programs, maintaining the technical baseline and overseeing the design, development and testing of systems.

The role requires multidisciplinary expertise, a track record leading large projects, and strong communication with executives; a master's/PhD and professional certifications are preferred to advance program success.