Head of Spacecraft Systems Engineering

Moog Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Relocation assistance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Job summary

Moog Space and Defense Group seeks a Spacecraft Integrated Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of complex spacecraft and spaceflight systems. This onsite role in Phoenix, AZ, demands a strong systems engineering background and the ability to guide mission-critical programs.

The position requires deep expertise in architecture development, requirements management, verification/validation, and mission assurance, with the ability to mentor engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience in aerospace/defense programs.
• Experience leading complex aerospace, spacecraft, satellite, or spaceflight systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for spacecraft integrated systems across all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering initiatives spanning systems engineering, mechanical design, electronics, software, and controls.
• Develop and execute technology strategies and long-term roadmaps for spacecraft products.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Requirements management

Mission assurance

Spacecraft architectures

Risk management

Customer engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Systems Engineering

PhD in Aerospace or related field

Job description

Moog Space and Defense Group seeks a Spacecraft Integrated Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of complex spacecraft and spaceflight systems. This onsite role in Phoenix, AZ, demands a strong systems engineering background and the ability to guide mission-critical programs.

The position requires deep expertise in architecture development, requirements management, verification/validation, and mission assurance, with the ability to mentor engineers and