Chief Space Systems Engineer — Own Architecture & Delivery

EVONA; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA in the United States is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the technical direction of its next generation of space systems. You will own the architecture, set performance targets, and guide subsystem teams while ensuring the mission meets objectives.

The role emphasizes rigorous standards with fast-moving teams; you’ll collaborate with customers and program leadership, and you’ll need deep radar system expertise, including SAR experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading aerospace/space programs in a Chief Engineer or Lead Systems Engineer role.
• Proven ability to own system performance, risk, and verification across disciplines.
• Strong radar systems expertise; SAR experience highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Own technical direction from mission design to delivery.
• Set system level requirements and performance targets.
• Work with systems engineers to evaluate tradeoffs and resolve risks across disciplines.
• Lead major technical reviews and gate readiness.
• Partner with program leadership and act as senior technical voice with customers.

Skills

Radar systems

System architecture

Technical leadership

Job description

EVONA in the United States is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the technical direction of its next generation of space systems. You will own the architecture, set performance targets, and guide subsystem teams while ensuring the mission meets objectives.

The role emphasizes rigorous standards with fast-moving teams; you’ll collaborate with customers and program leadership, and you’ll need deep radar system expertise, including SAR experience.